Sultan-Khalil

Sultan Khalil
Sultan of the Aq Qoyunlu
Reign	6 January 1478 – July 1478
Predecessor	Uzun Hasan
Successor	Ya'qub Beg
Died	June 15, 1478 Near Khoy
Father	Uzun Hasan
Mother	Seljuk Shah Begum

Sultan Khalil was the sultan of the Aq Qoyunlu State, ruling from 6 January 1478 to July 1478.

Life

He was the eldest son of Uzun Hasan. He was appointed as the governor of the Persian province during his princely years. He took power when his father, Uzun Hasan, passed away on January 6, 1478. In his early years, he had a fight with his brothers and uncle in the throne. He captured his younger brother Şehzade Maksut and executed it. His other brothers Şehzade Yakup and Yusuf were exiled. In the same year, he defeated his uncle Murat Bey Bayandur and reached real power. On the order of Sultan Yakup, H. 14 Rebiül was executed (June 15, 1478) on a Monday.

Family

It is known that he has two sons from an unknown woman.

• Ebül Meali Ali Mirza
• Elvend Mirza

Sources

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