Born: March 14, 1742, Gorgan, Iran
Died: June 17, 1797 (age 55 years), Shusha
Nephew: Fath-Ali Shah Qajar
Grandparent: Fath-Ali Khan Qajar
Siblings: Hossein Qoli Khan Qajar, Morteza Qoli Khan Qajar, and Ali-Qoli Khan Qajar
Deposed dates: 1796 and June 17, 1797
Place of burial: Imam Ali Holy Shrine, Najaf, Iraq
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