Sultan-Khalil Explained

Sultan Khalil
Succession:Sultan of the Aq Qoyunlu
Death Date:June 15, 1478
Death Place:Near Khoy
Reign:6 January 1478 – July 1478
Predecessor:Uzun Hasan
Successor:Ya'qub Beg
Mother:Seljuk Shah Begum
Father:Uzun Hasan
Religion:Sunni Islam

Sultan Khalil Mirza (Azerbaijani: Sultan Xəlil, Azerbaijani: سلطان خلیل بن اوزون حسن; Persian: سلطان خلیل) was a sultan of the Aq Qoyunlu State, ruling from 6 January 1478 to July 1478.[1]

Life

He was son of Uzun Hasan and Seljuk Shah Khatun. He was appointed as the governor of the Persian province during his princely years. He took power when his father, Uzun Hasan, passed away on January 6, 1478. In his early years, he had a fight with his brothers and uncle in the throne. He captured his younger half-brother Maqsud Beg (son of Despina Khatun) and executed him. His other younger full brothers Yaqub Beg and Yusuf Beg were exiled. In the same year, he defeated his uncle Murat Bey Bayandur and reached the height of his power. On the order of Sultan Yaqub, H. 14 Rebiül was executed (June 15, 1478) on a Monday.His half-brother Ughurlu Muhammad was taken by Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II and married his daughter Gevherhan Hatun. Their son Ahmad Beg finally took the throne but died in battle shortly after.

Family

It is known that he has two sons from an unknown woman.

Sources

Notes and References

  1. Web site: DURSUN BEY - TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi. 2020-07-25. islamansiklopedisi.org.tr. en.