Ottoman–Persian wars

The Battle of Baghdad was a battle between the Ottoman Empire and the Safavid Empire. Nadir Khan's forces besieged Baghdad and Ottoman forces came to their aid. In a place called Baghdad near Baghdad, Safavid reconnaissance forces sent to watch the Ottoman forces saw the Ottoman army and the battle started. Safavid reconnaissance forces won the battle. Arab guides played a role in the battle.

Battle of Baghdad 1733
Part of the Ottoman–Persian War (1730–35) and Nader's Campaign of Mesopotamia
The Ottoman and Persian Empires in the Near East during the 18th century
Date July 1733 Location Iraq Result Safavid-Arab victory Near Collapse of Ottoman
Belligerents
Safavid Empire Arab guides	Ottoman Empire
Commanders and leaders
Imamverdi khan Afshar Shahqulu beg Qajar Muhammad khan Qarajurlu	Selim I
Strength
12.000	Probably 20.000.000
Casualties and losses
Unknown	10,000,000