Reishahr rebellion (1539–40)

Reishahr rebellion (1539–40)
Part of Portuguese–Safavid relations

Modern day Reishahr
Date1539 – 1540
(~8 months)[1]
Location
Result Safavid–Portuguese victory
Territorial
changes
Capitulation and loss of Reishahr's autonomy
Belligerents
Safavid Empire
Kingdom of Portugal
Reishahr rebels
Commanders and leaders
Ghazi Khan Zulqadar[1]
Manuel do Carvalhal[1]
Hasan Sultan  [1][2]
Shah Ali
Strength
12,000[3]–20,000 men[1]
9 vessels[1]
Unknown
Casualties and losses
5,000+ civilian deaths[1][2]

The Reishahr rebellion of 1539–1540 (or the Siege of Reyshahr)[3] was a revolt led by Hasan Sultan and his brother Shah Ali following the Portuguese expeditions to Reishahr.[1][3] It was suppressed after a long land siege by the Safavids, made decisive by a Portuguese naval blockade, resulting in Reishahr's capitulation and loss of autonomy.[1][4]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Potts 2023, p. 11.
  2. ^ a b Floor 2006, p. 129.
  3. ^ a b c Floor 2006, p. 128.
  4. ^ Floor 2006, p. 128–129.

Bibliography

  • Potts, D. T. (2023). "A contribution to the location of the Late Antique settlements known as Rēw-Ardašīr or Rēšahr". Sasanian Studies/Sasanidische Studien. 2: 199–228. doi:10.13173/SST.1.215.
  • Floor, Willem M. (2006). A political and economic history of five port cities, 1500-1730. Washington, DC: Mage Publishers. ISBN 9781933823126.