Kavus Mirza

Kavus Mirza was the self-declared Shah of Shirvan in exile after the downfall of Gasim Mirza.

Kavus Mirza
Self-declared Shah of Shirvan
Reign1577
Coronation1577
PredecessorGasim Mirza
SuccessorAbu Bakr Mirza
Born?
?
Died?
?
Full name
Kavus Mirza
HouseHouse of Shirvanshah
Fatherunknown
Mothersister of Burhan Ali
ReligionSunni

Life

He was member of the Shirvanshahs and was the nephew of Burhan Ali. [1] He invaded Shirvan from Dagestan in 1577/8, but was defeated near Shabran. His fate is unknown.

References

  1. Sara Ashurbayli. History of Shirvanshahs. p.248
Kavus Mirza
Born: ? Died: ?
Regnal titles
Preceded by
Gasim Mirza
Pretender to throne of Shirvanshahs
1577
Succeeded by
Abu Bakr Mirza


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