Qaraqoyunlu dövləti

The Rise of the Oghuz Turks

This section discusses the rise of the Oghuz Turks in Anatolia and their new political strategy.

The Emergence of the Oghuz Turks

• After the fragmentation of the Seljuk Empire, the Oghuz Turks were pushed to Anatolia due to their defeat by Mongol rule.

• In Anatolia, they joined forces with other Turkmen tribes and adopted a new political strategy based on warfare.

• The Oghuz tribes were divided into different clans, each with its own totem and leader. Bayram Koca was one such leader who helped create a new state for the Karakoyunlu tribe.

Gara Yusuf and his Legacy

This section focuses on Gara Yusuf, a prominent figure in Azerbaycan's history.

Gara Yusuf's Rise to Power

• Gara Yusuf was a member of the Bahali tribe, which lived around Lake Van.

• He became an Emir after leading successful campaigns against Azerbaycan.

• After Emir Timur attacked his territory, he was forced to flee but returned later with his son Gara Muhammed.

Conflict with Shirvanshah Ibrahim

• Gara Yusuf allied himself with Celali Sultan and fought against Shirvanshah Ibrahim for control over Azerbaycan.

• Despite being imprisoned by Emir Timur, he managed to regain power in Azerbaycan after Ibrahim's death.

• However, he faced opposition from Shirvanshah Bence Ibrahim, who defeated him in a bloody battle.

Gara Yusuf's Legacy

• Despite his defeat, Gara Yusuf is remembered as a great warrior and ruler who united Azerbaycan under his rule.

The Rise and Fall of the Baharlu Dynasty

This section discusses the rise and fall of the Baharlu dynasty in Azerbaijan.

The Beginning of the Baharlu Dynasty

• In 1435, Shahrukh Karayusuf became victorious in a battle and was appointed as the ruler of Azerbaijan.

• After Shah's death in 1447, his son Ulugh Beg lost political power, and Aliye took over with good education and centralization.

Relations with Ottoman Empire

• Osman Filo helped Azerbaijan against rebellions.

• Normal relations were established between Azerbaijan and Ottoman Empire.

Conflict with Akkoyunlu

• Akkoyunlu took advantage of internal conflicts within Azerbaijan to gain control.

• Sultan Mehmet's victory over Akkoyunlu led to the end of their rule in Azerbaijan.

Decline of Baharlu Dynasty

• The Baharlu dynasty faced internal conflicts due to disagreements among nobles.

• Despite attempts at reform, the dynasty eventually fell apart due to corruption and infighting.

Conclusion

This transcript provides an overview of the rise and fall of the Baharlu dynasty in Azerbaijan.