Research Article

Offensive Weapons of the Akkoyunlu Army

Volume: 7 Number: 1 April 30, 2025
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Offensive Weapons of the Akkoyunlu Army

Abstract

The study aims to clarify the offensive weapons used by the military units of the Akkoyunlu state on the battlefield, to determine the technical characteristics of these weapons, and to reveal the areas of their use by the warriors. The research was carried out based on first-hand sources of the period, and the scientific basis of other scientific studies based on these sources was also used. As a result of the research, the assault weapons used by the Akkoyunlu army were analysed under two sub-headings: short-range assault weapons and long-range assault weapons, taking into account their range of use and techniques, and a total of nine military weapons were discussed. In addition to the more actively used weapons of the period, such as the bow and arrow, spear, sword, axe, mace, catapult, and ballista, less commonly used weapons, such as firearms, tatar bow, and javelin, were also included in the study. The technical specifications of these weapons are also included, along with their use and application areas on the battlefield.

Keywords

Bow and arrow, Close-range weapons, Offensive weapons, Ranged weapons, Sword, The Akkoyunlu army

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APA
Shiraliyev, N. (2025). Offensive Weapons of the Akkoyunlu Army. Universal Journal of History and Culture, 7(1), 76-90. https://doi.org/10.52613/ujhc.1628804
AMA
1.Shiraliyev N. Offensive Weapons of the Akkoyunlu Army. Universal Journal of History and Culture. 2025;7(1):76-90. doi:10.52613/ujhc.1628804
Chicago
Shiraliyev, Nariman. 2025. “Offensive Weapons of the Akkoyunlu Army”. Universal Journal of History and Culture 7 (1): 76-90. https://doi.org/10.52613/ujhc.1628804.
EndNote
Shiraliyev N (April 1, 2025) Offensive Weapons of the Akkoyunlu Army. Universal Journal of History and Culture 7 1 76–90.
IEEE
[1]N. Shiraliyev, “Offensive Weapons of the Akkoyunlu Army”, Universal Journal of History and Culture, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 76–90, Apr. 2025, doi: 10.52613/ujhc.1628804.
ISNAD
Shiraliyev, Nariman. “Offensive Weapons of the Akkoyunlu Army”. Universal Journal of History and Culture 7/1 (April 1, 2025): 76-90. https://doi.org/10.52613/ujhc.1628804.
JAMA
1.Shiraliyev N. Offensive Weapons of the Akkoyunlu Army. Universal Journal of History and Culture. 2025;7:76–90.
MLA
Shiraliyev, Nariman. “Offensive Weapons of the Akkoyunlu Army”. Universal Journal of History and Culture, vol. 7, no. 1, Apr. 2025, pp. 76-90, doi:10.52613/ujhc.1628804.
Vancouver
1.Nariman Shiraliyev. Offensive Weapons of the Akkoyunlu Army. Universal Journal of History and Culture. 2025 Apr. 1;7(1):76-90. doi:10.52613/ujhc.1628804