List of Tupchi-bashis


The Tupchi-bashi was the commander of the Safavid Empire's artillery corps. He was responsible for the artillery battery and needed materials in relation to the artillery pieces as well. The tupchi-bashi received assistance by an administrative staff, as well as by various officers of lower rank. The term tupchi-bashi was also used to designate the commanders of local artillery batteries in the various cities and provinces of the empire.

List of ''Tupchi-bashis''

Reign of [Ismail I]

Reign of [Tahmasp I]

Reign of [Mohammad Khodabanda]

Reign of Abbas I">Abbas I of Persia">Abbas I

  • Qoreiqchi Khan
  • Barkhordar Beg

Reign of Safi">Safi of Persia">Safi

  • Mortezaqoli Beg
  • Morad Beg

Reign of Abbas II">Abbas II of Persia">Abbas II

Reign of Suleiman I">Suleiman I of Persia">Suleiman I

Reign of [Sultan Husayn]

Reign of [Tahmasp II]

Reign of Abbas III">Abbas III of Persia">Abbas III