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What was the result of the Ottoman–Safavid War during Murad IV's reign?

  • The Caucasus was partitioned between the two Imperial powers

  • Ottomans lost their empire

  • Safavid Empire was destroyed

  • Nothing significant happened

Answer

The result of the Ottoman–Safavid War during Murad IV's reign was the partition of the Caucasus between the two Imperial powers. The war began in 1635 when the Safavids, under Shah Safi, invaded the Ottoman province of Baghdad. The Ottomans, under Murad IV, counterattacked and invaded Safavid territory, capturing Tabriz in 1638.
Unveiling the Reign: The True Story of Murad IV, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire

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