Siege of Tabriz (1501)

The siege of Tabriz (Persian: محاصره تبریز) took place in 1501 just after the Safavids had defeated the Aq Qoyunlu in the Battle of Sharur. In the preceding battle the Safavids were able to defeat the Aq Qoyunlus that had an army which was 4 times bigger than the Safavid army.^[1] After the siege Ismail I chose Tabriz as his capital and proclaimed himself Shahanshah of Iran.^[2][3][4]

Siege of Tabriz
Ismail declares himself shah of Persia by entering Tabriz, painter Chingiz Mehbaliyev, in private collection.
Date 1501 Location Tabriz, Iran Result Safavid victory. Territorial changes Safavids capture Tabriz.
Belligerents
Safavid dynasty	Aq Qoyunlu
Commanders and leaders
Shah Ismail I	Unknown