Irak-ı Arap'ta Osmanlı – Safevi Mücadelesi (XVI-XVII. Yüzyıllar)

Iraq-i Arab territories the political, economic and religious reasons, the Ottomans, the Safavids was
important for both. Since 1508, this region in the hands of the Safavids. Here, the Ottomans conquered during the
campaign Irakeyn years of 1533-35. After that, this land remained in the hands of the Ottomans until early 1624.
Subaşı Bekir has launched a rebellion demanding his state's administration. Baghdad was captured by Shah Abbas
in the process. Then, the Safavids invaded region of Kirkuk, Mosul and Diyarbakir. The Ottomans were intense
efforts to get back to Baghdad. Finally, in 1638 laid siege to Baghdad with an army of Murat. The city was
conquered. Then, the Ottoman armies began to move into the interior of Iran is using as the base of Baghdad.
Eventually, Shah Safi wanted peace. According to the Treaty of Qasr-i Shirin, Iraq-i Arab lands belonging to the
Ottomans was accepted by the Safavids.