Battle of Savujbulak

Battle of Savujbulak
Part of Simko Shikak revolt (1918–1922)
DateMay - July 1922
Location
Mahabad, Iran
Result Kurdish victory
Belligerents
Iran Shikak Tribe
Commanders and leaders
Reza Khan
Khalo Ghorban  †		 Simko Shikak
Seyyed Taha
Strength
  • Iranian Army
  • Shahsevan Cavalry
  • Irregular Kurdish forces under Khalu Ghorban
  • Approximately 700 troops from Khalu Ghorban
  • Mountain combat units, infantry, and cavalry
  • 3,000 troops (including Seyyed Taha's forces)
  • Allies from other Kurdish tribes (Hawroman, Mariwan)
    • Casualties and losses
    Loss of 4 cannons, 20 machine guns and European military advisors Unknown

    In 1922, Simko Shikak attacked Khalo Ghorban's forces in the Savujbulak district of Mahabad in Iran, killing Ghorban, capturing their weapons and seizing some European military advisors.[1][2][3]

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    2. ^ Reza Shah the Great: The Genius of the Era.
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