Battle of Algami Canal

The Battle of Algami Canal was fought between Kara Koyunlu under their Bey, Qara Yusuf and the Timurid Empire under the leadership of Timur's grandson Abu Bakr bin Miran Shah for control of Baghdad and therefore Iraq in late 1402.

Battle of Algami Canal
Part of Timurid Invasion of Iraq
Location
Algami Canal, midway between Hillah and Baghdad (modern Iraq)
Result Timurid Empire victory
Belligerents
Qara Qoyunlu Timurid Empire
Commanders and leaders
Qara Yusuf Miran Shah
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