Babai revolt

The Babai revolt was a thirteenth-century rebellion that took place in the southeastern territories of the Sultanate of Rum starting in 1239 CE and lasting for three years. The revolt was spearheaded by Baba Ishak who led the Turkomans against the authority of the Sultanate.

Babai Revolt
Date1240-1241
Location
Result Revolt suppressed; Sultanate of Rum weakened and could not resist Mongol Invasions
Belligerents
Sultanate of Rum Babais
Commanders and leaders
Kaykhusraw II Baba İshak Executed
Baba Ilyas Executed
Strength
60,000 6000
Casualties and losses
40,000 All Babais were killed