Mehrab of Shirvan explained

Mehrab Mirza
Self-declared Shah of Shirvan
Reign:1550
Coronation:1550
Full Name:Mehrab
Religion:Sunni
Predecessor:Burhan Ali
Royal House:House of Shirvanshah
Father:unknown
Birth Date:?
Birth Place:?
Death Date:?
Death Place:?

Mehrab Mirza was the self-declared Shah of Shirvan after the death of Burhan Ali.

Life

He was chosen by rebel leaders as the next pretender after the sudden death of Burhan Ali. His exact relationship to the former shahs is unknown but he is believed to be member of the dynasty of Shirvanshahs.[1] He advanced with his army as far as Sığnax, but was defeated and fled Shirvan.

Notes and References

  1. Sara Ashurbayli. History of Shirvanshahs. p.247