Battle of Torches

The Battle of Torches (Turkish: Meşaleler Savaşı) was fought in 1583 during the Ottoman–Safavid War (1578–1590). The name of the battle refers to torches used during night clashes.The battle resulted in an Ottoman victory, and had thereby secured Dagestan and Shirvan until the end of the war.

Battle of Torches

The Battle of Torches (Turkish: Meşaleler Savaşı) was fought in 1583 during the Ottoman–Safavid War (1578–1590). The name of the battle refers to torches used during night clashes.The battle resulted in an Ottoman victory, and had thereby secured Dagestan and Shirvan until the end of the war.