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Peace of Amasya

Ottoman Empire [1555]
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The Peace of Amasya was a treaty signed in 1555 between the Ottoman Empire and the Safavid dynasty of Persia. This treaty marked the end of a long period of conflict between the two powers, primarily over territorial disputes in Anatolia and the Caucasus.

Under the terms of the treaty, the Ottoman Empire retained control of Iraq and eastern Anatolia. However, they renounced claims to Azerbaijan and the Caucasus. The treaty also allowed Shiʿi Persian pilgrims to visit holy sites in Iraq and Mecca. The Peace of Amasya established a recognized border between the two empires, effectively limiting further Ottoman expansion eastward. This peace was significant as it brought a temporary end to hostilities and stabilized the region.1

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  1. Treaty of Carlowitz
  2. Ottoman Empire - Süleyman I

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