Qubad of Shirvan

Kubad was the thirteenth Shah of Shirvan. He built a strong defense wall around Shamakhi in order to protect it from Oghuz invasions. He reigned for 6 years and died in 1049. He was then succeeded by his nephew Ali III.

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