What the records say
- When
- 23 Aug 1478
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 38.55° N, 44.96° E
- Description
- 1478 middle-Age throne dispute in Persia
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
Battle of Khoy (1478)
First throne dispute in Aqqoyunlu
The Battle of Khoy is considered to be the decisive battle between the sons of Uzun Hasan, Sultan Khalil and Sultan Yaqub, which ended the battle for the throne on August 14, 1478. Although the battle began with the victory of Sultan Khalil, it ended with the victory of Sultan Yaqub and Sultan Khalil was killed. After entering Tabriz, Sultan Yaqub decided to pardon most of Khalil's supporters.
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