Shirvan

State · 825–1539 CE · at its largest around 825 CE

The realm of the Shirvanshahs in the eastern Caucasus, in present-day Azerbaijan. It lasted under several dynasties until annexation by Safavid Iran.

On its lands while it lasted

• Ani (c. 886–1319 CE): Capital of Bagratid Armenia (886–1045).
• Bagaran (c. 886–1045 CE): Capital of Bagratid Armenia (886–1045).
• Shirakavan (c. 886–1045 CE): Capital of Bagratid Armenia (886–1045).
• Tamar of Georgia (c. 1160 CE – 1213 CE): Queen regnant of Georgia whose reign marked the height of the medieval Georgian kingdom's power and culture.
• Battle of Chaldiran (1514 CE): The Ottoman army of Selim I, using artillery and firearms, defeated Shah Ismail I, securing eastern Anatolia for the Ottomans.

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