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- ↑ Sara Ashurbayli. History of Shirvanshahs. p.247
Mehrab of Shirvan Born: ? Died: 1550 | ||
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| Preceded by Burhan Ali | Pretender to throne of Shirvanshahs 1550 | Succeeded by Gurban Ali |
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