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Battle of Chaldiran
- When
- 23 August 1514
- Where
- Chaldiran
- Part of
- Battle of Chaldiran
Ottoman forces defeated Safavid cavalry at Chaldiran on 23 August 1514 using superior artillery.
Selim I engaged Ismail I's army at Chaldiran. Safavid cavalry clashed with Ottoman janissaries equipped with cannons and muskets. The advanced Ottoman weaponry decimated the traditional Safavid forces, securing a decisive victory for the Ottoman Empire.
Sources
- Battle of Chaldiran Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-19
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