Muzaffar al-Din Jahan Shah ibn Yusuf (died 1467) (Persian: جهان شاه) was the leader of the Kara Koyunlu Turkmen tribal federation in Azerbaijan and Arran who reigned c.1438-1467. During his reign he managed to expand the Kara Koyunlu’s territory to its largest extent, including Western Anatolia, most of present day Iraq, central Iran, and even eventually Kerman. He also subjugated neighbouring states. He was one of the greatest rulers of the Kara Koyunlu. He was also allegedly fond of drinking and entertainment. During his reign Jahan Shah had the Gökmedrese and Muzafferiye theological schools constructed in his capital city Tabriz.
Read more about Jahan Shah: Jahan Shah Comes To Power, Campaigns Against Georgia, Conquest of Baghdad, Independence From The Timurid Empire, Conflict With The Ak Koyunlu
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