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Battle of Otlukbeli

1473 · 15th century · Also known as Battle of Başkent

The Battle of Otlukbeli was fought on 11 August 1473 near Erzincan in eastern Anatolia between the Ottoman sultan Mehmed II and Uzun Hasan of the Aq Qoyunlu. Ottoman artillery and firearms decided the day, ending Uzun Hasan's challenge to the Ottomans in Anatolia and his hopes of an effective alliance with Venice.

Battle of Otlukbeli
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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Battle of Otlukbeli. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/battle-of-otlukbeli
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