Safavid capture of Tabriz (1603)

Capture of Tabriz (1603)
Part of the Ottoman–Safavid War (1603–1612)

The locals of Tabriz welcoming the Safavid army, with heads of the Ottomans mounted on their spear. Made by Pietro Della Valle, published in 1671
DateOctober 21, 1603
Location
Result Safavid victory
Territorial
changes
The Safavids re-capture Tabriz from the Ottomans.
Belligerents
Safavid dynasty Safavid Iran Ottoman Empire
Commanders and leaders
Safavid dynasty Shah Abbas I Ali Pasha

The siege of Tabriz was a military conflict during the Ottoman–Safavid war of 1603–1612. As a result of a successful siege, Tabriz was returned to the Safavids after 18 years of Ottoman rule.[1]

  1. ^ Farrokh, Kaveh. "Liberation of Tabriz from Ottoman Turks by Shah Abbas I". kavehfarrokh.com. Retrieved 2 July 2013.