Where does “Qizilbash” come from?
Qizilbash (English) comes from Azerbaijani qızılbaş — a Qizilbash.
Qizilbash (English): A member of the Turkmen tribes who formed the basis of the military power of the Safavids
Definitions
- A member of the Turkmen tribes who formed the basis of the military power of the Safavids
Ancestry of “Qizilbash”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Azerbaijani | qızılbaş | a Qizilbash |