Capture of Harput (1465)

The Capture of Harput occurred in 1465 when Uzun Hasan attacked the territories of Melik Arslan and captured Harput.[1]

Capture of Harput (1465)

Harput Castle
Date1465
Location
Harput
Result

Aq Qoyunlu victory

  • Capture of Harput
Belligerents
Aq Qoyunlu Beylik of Dulkadir
Commanders and leaders
Uzun Hasan Melik Arslan Bey
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Unknown

When Melik Arslan attacked Kayseri, a possession of the Karamanids in 1464, the Karamanids requested help from the Aq Qoyunlu state.[2] This situation created a gap between the Dulkadirids and the Aq Qoyunlu.[2]

Uzun Hasan was looking for an opportunity to seize Harput which was held by the Dulkadirids.[2] In 1465 he attacked the territories of Melik Arslan and captured Harput.[1] Aq Qoyunlu rule over Harput lasted until 1507.[3]

References
  1. Woods, John E.. 1999. The Aqquyunlu: Clan, Confederation, Empire. University of Utah Press.
  2. Samet, A. L. I. Ç. "Dulkadir Beyliği Akkoyunlu Devleti Münasebetleri." Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 17, no. 1: 211-226
  3. AYTAÇ, İsmail. "HARPUT’TA ÇAHPUR ÇEŞMESİ." Fırat Üniversitesi Harput Araştırmaları Dergisi 4, no. 1: 1-21

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