Battle+of+Chaldiran

The battle of Chaldiran was a decisive battle in Muslim history. It was fought in 1514 between the Sunni Ottomans and the Shi'a Safavid Empire. The Ottoman victory stopped the spread of shi'a westward and established boundaries tha can still be found today.

Created by: Stephen Puckette 12/07/08 Edited by Joe Hampton on December 14,2008.