The Battle of Nakhchivan was fought between Kara Koyunlu under their Bey, Qara Yusuf and the Timurid Empire under the leadership of Timur's grandson Abu Bakr ibn Miran Shah, for control of Azerbaijan on October 14, 1406.

[3][better source needed] The battle between the belligerents was fought on the bank of Aras River on October 14, 1406 (1 Jumada al-awwal 809).

[3][better source needed] On 21 April 1408 (24 Dhu al-Qadah 810), Abu Bakr was planning to launch a surprise attack towards Kara Koyunlu, but Qara Yusuf moved more quickly, then decisively defeated Abu Bakr forces in the Battle of Sardrud.

[4] Qara Yusuf became a powerful ruler in the region and established his stronghold immediately by making alliances with other Turkmen tribes, such as with Bistam Jagir.

This would allow Qara Yusuf to face a counterattack in 1408 by the Timurids who intended on retaking Azerbaijan but would be disappointed as they were defeated decisively.