Jahan Shah
| Jahan Shah | |
|---|---|
| Padishah-i Iran (in Persian) King of Kings of Iran | |
Jahan Shah escaping under escort (detail), 1599 | |
| Sultan of Qara Qoyunlu | |
| Reign | 1438–1467 |
| Coronation | 19 April 1438 |
| Predecessor | Qara Iskander |
| Successor | Hasan Ali |
| Born | 1397 or 1405 Khoy or Mardin |
| Died | 30 October or 11 November 1467 (aged 61–62 or 69–70) Near Bingöl |
| Burial | Blue Mosque, Tabriz, Iran |
| Spouse | Khatun Jan Baygum |
| Issue | |
| Father | Qara Yusuf |
| Religion | Islam |
Muzaffar al-Din Jahan Shah ibn Yusuf (Persian: جهان شاه; Azerbaijani: Cahanşah جهان شاه; 1397 or 1405 – 30 October or 11 November 1467), also known as Abu al-Muzaffar Jahan Shah or Jihan Shah, was the leader of the Qara Qoyunlu tribal confederacy from 1438 to 1467. Jahan Shah wrote lyrical poems in Azerbaijani Turkic under the pen name Haqiqi.
During his reign expanded the Qara Qoyunlu's territory to its largest extent, including Eastern Anatolia, most of present-day Iraq, central Iran, and even eventually Kerman. He also conquered neighbouring states. He was one of the greatest rulers of the Qara Qoyunlu. He was also allegedly fond of drinking and entertainment. During his reign Jahan Shah had the Gökmedrese and Muzafferiye theological schools constructed in his capital city Tabriz.