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Zand dynasty

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The Zand dynasty (Persian: سلسله زندیه), was an Iranian dynasty founded by Karim Khan (r. 1751–1779 ) who ruled all Iran excluding Khorasan[1] of Zand clan of Kurd tribe Lak tribe.[2][1][3]

Zand
Flag of Iran during the Zand period
Parent houseZand tribe
CountryZand Iran
Founded1751
FounderKarim Khan
TitlesDeputy of People, Shah of Iran
Deposition1794

Rulers of Iran

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Perry 2011, p. 561–564.
  2. Tucker 2020.
  3. Yarshater 2004, p. 234–238.

Sources

  • Tucker, Ernest (2020). "Karīm Khān Zand". In Fleet, Kate; Krämer, Gudrun; Matringe, Denis; Nawas, John; Rowson, Everett (eds.). Encyclopaedia of Islam, THREE. Brill Online.
  • Perry, John R. (2011). "KARIM KHAN ZAND". Encyclopædia Iranica. Vol. XV. Fasc. 6. pp. 561–564.
  • Yarshater, Ehsan (2004). "IRAN ii. IRANIAN HISTORY (2) Islamic period (page 4)". Encyclopædia Iranica. Vol. XIII. Fasc. 3. pp. 234–238.