Beylik of Isfendiyar: Map & History
Beylik of Isfendiyar is mapped in the atlas for 1305 CE – 1462 CE, with a peak mapped extent of about 49,106 km².
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The Candar dynasty (/ˈdʒandar/) or the House of Candar, Beylik of Candar, Principality of Candar, also known as the Isfendiyar dynasty (İsfendiyaroğulları), was an Oghuz Turkic princely Anatolian dynasty that reigned in the territories corresponding to the provinces of Eflani, Kastamonu, Sinop, Zonguldak, Bartın, Karabük, Samsun, Bolu, Ankara and Çankırı in the present-day Republic of Turkey from the year 1291 to 1461. The region is known in Western literature as Paphlagonia, a name applied to the same geographical area during the Roman period.
Modern Countries Once Part of Beylik of Isfendiyar
At its mapped extent, Beylik of Isfendiyar covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Beylik of Isfendiyar's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Beylik of Isfendiyar in Depth
History
Descended from the Kayı branch of Oghuz Turks, the dynasty began when sultan Mesud II of the Seljuks of Rum awarded the province of Eflani to Şemseddin Yaman Candar, a senior commander in the imperial armed forces, in gratitude for rescuing him from Mongol captivity. The province had previously been under the rule of the Çobanoğulları.
Following the death of Şemseddin Yaman Candar, his son Süleyman I conquered the neighboring province of Kastamonu and annexed Safranbolu and Sinop, formerly ruled by the descendants of Mu‘in al-Din Suleyman. Süleyman subsequently appointed his son Ibrahim I as Governor of Sinop, while his second son Ali was appointed Governor of Safranbolu.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Candar dynasty (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Beylik of Isfendiyar: Key Facts
| Capitals | Eflani, Kastamonu, Sinop |
|---|---|
| Form of government | Emirate, monarchy |
| Founded | 1291 |
| Dissolved | 1461 |
Facts from Wikidata Q2096678 (CC0).
Beylik of Isfendiyar Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Beylik of Isfendiyar appears, with the other states of the time.
Beylik of Isfendiyar Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 49,106 km² in 1404 CE.
Beylik of Isfendiyar: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Beylik of Isfendiyar exist?
Beylik of Isfendiyar is dated to 1305 CE – 1462 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Beylik of Isfendiyar?
The capital of Beylik of Isfendiyar was Sinop.
How large was Beylik of Isfendiyar at its peak?
At its peak in 1404 AD Beylik of Isfendiyar covered about 49,106 km².
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