The Ottoman–Safavid War of 1578–1590 was one of the many wars between the neighboring arch-rivals of the Safavid Empire and the Ottoman Empire.
Ottoman capture of Shirvan from the Safavids in 1578, with execution of Safavid prisoners. Nusretname
Ali Pasha's conquest of Faş Castle and repair of the castle in 1578-1579. Şahanşahname (TSKM B.200, 1592)
The Crimean Tatar Ğazı Giray being defeated in 1581. Secaatname
Ottoman commander Osman Pasha defeating the Safavid Imam Kulu Khan in the Battle of Torches in 1583. Secaatname
Battle of Çıldır
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The Battle of Çıldır was fought on 9 August 1578 during the Ottoman–Safavid War. The battle took place in Çıldır, about 150km southwest of Tiflis, the capital of the Georgian Kingdom of Kartli.
Depiction of the Battle of Çıldır during the Ottoman–Safavid War (1578–1590). Osman pasha with sword (top left), Derviş Pasha (bottom left), Kara Khan wounded (top right), and Tokmak Khan drawing the bow (below right). Şeca'atname (1586).
Ottoman army at Tiflis (Tbilissi) in 1578 (Nusretname miniature).