Zand dynasty
The Zand dynasty (Persian: سلسله زندیه), was an Iranian dynasty founded by Karim Khan (r. 1751–1779 ) who ruled all Iran excluding Khorasan of Zand clan of Kurd tribe Lak tribe.
| Zand | |
|---|---|
 Flag of Iran during the Zand period | |
| Parent house | Zand tribe |
| Country | Zand Iran |
| Founded | 1751 |
| Founder | Karim Khan |
| Titles | Deputy of People, Shah of Iran |
| Deposition | 1794 |
Rulers of Iran
- Karim Khan Zand, 1751–1779 کریم خان زند
- Mohammad Ali Khan Zand, 1779 محمدعلی خان زند
- Abol-Fath Khan Zand, 1779 ابوالفتح خان زند
- Sadeq Khan Zand, 1779–1782 صادق خان زند
- Ali-Morad Khan Zand, 1782–1785 علیمراد خان زند
- Jafar Khan, 1785–1789 جعفر خان زند
- Sayed Morad Khan, 1789 سيد مراد خان زند
- Lotf Ali Khan, 1789–1794 لطفعلی خان زند
References
- 1 2 Perry 2011, p. 561–564.
- ↑ Tucker 2020.
- ↑ 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.