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Shirvanshahs

861 CE – 1538 CE · about 677 years

The Shirvanshahs ruled Shirvan, in what is now Azerbaijan, for nearly seven centuries. Their 15th-century palace stands in Baku. The Safavids annexed Shirvan in 1538.

Key facts

Dates861 CE – 1538 CE
RegionAnatolia & Caucasus
ContinentAsia
CapitalsShamakhi, Baku
FounderHaytham ibn Khalid
Religion(s)Sunni Islam

Before & after

Followed by

Safavid Empire

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.