Badr Khan Shahsevan () was the chief of the Shahsevan tribe in 18th century, living in what is the modern Ardabil Province of

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Biography

He was from Sarikhanbayli branch of Shahsevan tribal group. He was described as either the son of Sarikhan bey himself or his uncle Allahqoli Pasha's son, in both cases a descendant of Yunsur Pasha, leader of the Shahsevans who may have been from

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. According to Radde, he was the khan of Meshgin, while his brother Nazarali Khan was ruling in Ardabil. He was present in the '' qurultai'' of

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in January 1736, when he was forced to accept him as the new shah with ropes around his neck. He was subsequently appointed as paramount chief of the Shahsevan tribe in the region and accompanied Nader on various campaigns. His subsequent fate after death of Nader Shah is unknown.

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* {{s-end People from Ardabil Ardabil Khanate People of the Afsharid Empire