Kartids: Map & History
The Kart dynasty, also known as the Kartids, was a Sunni Muslim dynasty of Tajik origin, closely related to the Ghurids, that ruled over a large part of Khorasan during the 13th and 14th centuries.
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The Kart dynasty, also known as the Kartids, was a Sunni Muslim dynasty of Tajik origin, closely related to the Ghurids, that ruled over a large part of Khorasan during the 13th and 14th centuries. Ruling from their capital at Herat and central Khorasan in the Bamyan, they were at first subordinates of Sultan Abul-Fateh Ghiyāṣ-ud-din Muhammad bin Sām, Sultan of the Ghurid Empire, to whom they were related, and then as vassal princes within the Mongol Empire. Upon the fragmentation of the Ilkhanate in 1335, Mu'izz-uddin Husayn ibn Ghiyath-uddin worked to expand his principality. The death of Husayn b. Ghiyath-uddin in 1370 and the invasion of Timur in 1381, ended the Kart dynasty's ambitions.
Modern Countries Once Part of Kartids
At its mapped extent, Kartids covered territory in 3 present-day countries. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
- Afghanistan1344–1384 CE · a large part
- Turkmenistan1344–1384 CE · a small part
- Iran1344–1384 CE · a small part
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Kartids'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.
Kartids: Key Facts
| Capital | Herat |
|---|---|
| Official language | Persian |
| Religion | Sunni Islam |
| Form of government | monarchy |
| Founded | 1244 |
| Dissolved | 1381 |
Facts from Wikidata Q1734616 (CC0).
Kartids Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 576,490 km² in 1380 CE.
Kartids: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Kartids exist?
Kartids is dated to 1344 CE – 1384 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Kartids?
The capital of Kartids was Herat.
How large was Kartids at its peak?
At its peak in 1380 AD Kartids covered about 576,490 km².
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