Atlas of Battles

war, 6 engagements

Battles of the Ottoman–Persian War

The atlas places 6 engagements of the Ottoman–Persian War (1775 to 1776): 4 battles, 1 siege and 1 naval action across 2 present-day countries, most in Iraq (5), Iran (1).

See them on the globe

Battle of HellaBattle of KhanaqinBattle of Ashar CreekSiege of BasraBattle of ShahrezurBattle of BanehBattle of HellaBattle of KhanaqinBattle of Ashar CreekSiege of BasraBattle of ShahrezurBattle of BanehTehranBaghdadIsfahanMosulAhvazNajafKirkukHamadanQomIrbil500 km33.256N, 46.122E
6 placed engagements, coloured by era. Present-day coastlines; ringed marks are the most widely documented.

Engagements by year

1775: 4 engagements4 in 17751777: 2 engagements17751777
6 dated engagements, one bar per year, coloured by era.

The war in time order

Battle of Hella, 1775Battle of Khanaqin, 1775Battle of Ashar Creek, 1775Siege of Basra, 1775Battle of Shahrezur, 1777Battle of Baneh, 177717751777
One tick per dated engagement; taller ticks are more widely documented. Each tick is a link.

Engagements by date

DateEngagementPlaceResult
1775Battle of HellaHillah, IraqZand victory
1775Battle of KhanaqinKhanaqin, IraqZand victory
1775Battle of Ashar CreekBasra, IraqZand victory
1775Siege of BasraBasra, IraqZand victory
1777Battle of ShahrezurShahrazur, IraqZand victory
1777Battle of BanehBaneh, IranOttoman victory

Engagements are the Wikidata records placed within the Ottoman–Persian War (or a campaign of it) that carry coordinates; actions without coordinates are not shown.