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Dissolution of the Soran Emirate
	Part of Soran-Ottoman conflict
Date	1836-1837
Location	Soran
Result	Ottoman victoryCite error: Invalid parameter in <ref> tag
Belligerents
Soran Emirate;	Ottoman Empire
Commanders and leaders
Mir Muhammad Pasha of Rawanduz ; Cite error: Invalid parameter in <ref> tag Rasul Pasha	Reşid Mehmed Pasha; Cite error: Invalid parameter in <ref> tag Hafiz Mehmed Pasha
Strength
3.000-5.000 Cite error: Invalid parameter in <ref> tag	10.000-15.000Cite error: Invalid parameter in <ref> tag
Casualties and losses
1.000-3.000 killedCite error: Invalid parameter in <ref> tag	500-1.000Cite error: Invalid parameter in <ref> tag

The decisive battle leading to the fall of the Soran Emirate took place during the Ottoman campaign of 1836–1837. This conflict culminated in the siege and capture of Rawanduz, the capital of the Soran Emirate, by the Ottoman forces led by Reşid Mehmed Pasha.

The Ottoman Army, led by Reşid Mehmed Pasha, marched into the rugged and mountainous terrain of the Soran emirate. The campaign was slow due to the challenges of transporting troops and artillery.Reşid Pasha carefully coordinated attacks to avoid direct engagements in mountainous areas where Soran forces had an advantage.

The Ottomans encircled Rawanduz and bombarded it with artillery, causing significant destruction and lowering morale among Soran forces. Mir Muhammed‘s troops attempted to hold out but suffered heavy casualties due to both the artillery barrage and internal divisions as tribal support waned.After weeks of resistance, the defenses of Rawanduz were breached. The Ottomans captured the city and overthrew Mir Muhammad’s regime. Mir Muhammad surrendered and was sent to Istanbul, where he later disappeared under mysterious circumstances (possibly assassinated while en route back to Soran).