[1] Ismail defeated Shirvanshah Farrukh Yasar in the Battle of Jabani in 1500 and captured Baku in the spring of 1501.

While besieging the Gulustan fortress, he heard the news that Aq Qoyunlu Alvand Mirza had gathered troops and moved to fight him.

Ismail won by showing great commanding ability.

[2] Ismail also killed in a one-on-one battle with the famous commander of the Aq Qoyunlus, Karachagay khan.

After entering Tabriz, he proclaimed himself shah and founded the Safavid Empire.