Kaykhosrow Khan Cherkes

Kaykhosrow Khan Cherkes
Petition in Persian by the Armenian patriarch to Shah Abbas II in which governor Kaykhosrow Khan is also mentioned by name. Dated 1650
Governor of Erivan Province
In office
1648–1653
MonarchAbbas II
Preceded byMohammadqoli Beg Khan Chaghatay
Succeeded byMohammad-Qoli Khan
Personal details
OccupationOfficial
Military service
Allegiance Safavid Iran

Kaykhosrow Khan Cherkes was an Iranian gholam of Circassian origin, who served as beglerbeg (governor) of the Erivan Province (also known as Chokhur-e Sa'd) from 1648 to 1653 during the reign of Shah Abbas II (r. 1642-1666).[1]

References

  1. ^ Floor, Willem (2008). Titles and Emoluments in Safavid Iran: A Third Manual of Safavid Administration, by Mirza Naqi Nasiri. Washington, D.C.: Mage Publishers. p. 172. ISBN 978-1933823232.
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Preceded by
Mohammadqoli [Beg] Khan Chaghatay (aka Chaghatay Kotuk Mohammad Khan)
 Governor of Erivan Province (Chokhur-e Sa'd)
1648-1653 		Succeeded by