Battle of Çıldır

The Battle of Çıldır was fought in 1578 during the Ottoman–Safavid War (1578–1590).

Battle of Çıldır
Part of Ottoman–Safavid War (1578–1590)

Depiction of a battle in the Ottoman Empire
DateAugust 9, 1578
Location
Çıldır, near Kars
41.1289°N 43.1328°E / 41.1289; 43.1328
Result

Ottoman victory

  • The Ottoman army entered Tbilisi and took control of the Georgian Kingdoms of Kartli and Kaheti
Belligerents
Ottoman Empire

Safavid Persia

Commanders and leaders
Lala Mustafa Pasha
Özdemiroğlu Osman Pasha
Sinan Pasha		 Tokhmaq Khan Ustajlu
Strength
Unknown 25,000 Persians
7,000 Georgians
Casualties and losses
Unknown 5,000-7,000 killed in action
3,000 executed
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