Battle of Torches

Battle of Torches
Part of the Ottoman–Safavid War (1578–1590)

Osman Pasha in the Battle of the Torches on a black horse (top right). Imam Kulu Khan being defeated (white horse, left). Şeca'atname (1586)
Date9–11 May 1583
Location
Baştepe, near Derbent
Result Ottoman victory
Belligerents
 Safavid Iran
Commanders and leaders
Osman Pasha
Cafer Pasha
Haydar Pasha		 Hamza Mirza
Imam Kulu Khan
Rostam Khan
Borhan ol-Din
Strength
Disputed 50,000+
Casualties and losses
Unknown 10,500+
  • 7,500 dead
  • 3,000+ prisoners

The Battle of Torches (Turkish: Meşaleler Savaşı) was fought in 1583 during the Ottoman–Safavid War (1578–1590). The name of the battle refers to the torches used during night clashes. The battle resulted in an Ottoman victory, and had thereby secured Dagestan and Shirvan until the end of the war.

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