Bek, Davit

(died 1728) was an Armenian military commander and one of the most prominent military figures of the Armenian liberation movement of the 18th century directed against the forces of Ottoman Empire and Safavid Iran. In 1722-25, Davit Bek headed the armed struggle of Armenians against Iran an in 1726-28 Armenians went to war under the leadership of Davit Bek with Turkish armies. Bek showed great military competence and valor by defeating them easily.