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Aq Qoyunlu
Also known as White Sheep Turkomans
The Aq Qoyunlu ("White Sheep") were a Turkoman tribal confederation that ruled eastern Anatolia, Iraq and western Iran. Under Uzun Hasan they defeated the rival Qara Qoyunlu in 1467 and became a major power until he was defeated by the Ottomans in 1473. The Safavids under Ismail I overthrew them in the early 16th century.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 1378 – 1503 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Iran & Central Asia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capitals | Diyarbakır, Tabriz |
| Founder | Qara Yuluk Uthman Beg |
| Religion(s) | Sunni Islam |
Note on dates: Wikipedia gives 1378 for the confederation's rise (with tribal origins traced to 1340s) and 1503 for its end.
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