The Battle of Qahrawa took place in the southern region of the Republic of Mahabad when the Iranian army attacked the Kurdish Peshmerga but faced defeat. This engagement marked the first victory for the Republic of Mahabad.

Battle of Qahrawa
Part of Kurdish separatism in Iran
Date29 April 1946
Location
Result

Republic of Mahabad victory

  • Iranian troops retreat
Belligerents
Republic of Mahabad Iran
Commanders and leaders
Qazi Muhammad
Mustafa Barzani
Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi
Strength
110-1200
600
Casualties and losses
unknown

21 killed

17 wounded

40 captured