Zaydi Alid dynasties: Map & History
Alid dynasties of northern Iran or Alavids.
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Alid dynasties of northern Iran or Alavids. In the 9th–10th centuries, the northern Iranian regions of Tabaristan, Daylam and Gilan, sandwiched between the Caspian Sea and the Alborz range, came under the rule of a number of Alid dynasties, espousing the Zaydi branch of Shia Islam.
Modern Countries Once Part of Zaydi Alid dynasties
At its mapped extent, Zaydi Alid dynasties 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 Zaydi Alid dynasties'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.
Zaydi Alid dynasties: Key Facts
| Capital | Amol |
|---|---|
| Form of government | theocracy |
| Founded | 864 CE |
| Dissolved | 928 CE |
Facts from Wikidata Q1990528 (CC0).
Zaydi Alid dynasties Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Zaydi Alid dynasties appears, with the other states of the time.
Zaydi Alid dynasties Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 46,068 km² in 872 CE.
Zaydi Alid dynasties: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Zaydi Alid dynasties exist?
Zaydi Alid dynasties is dated to 866 CE – 935 CE, in the Early Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Zaydi Alid dynasties?
The capital of Zaydi Alid dynasties was Amol.
How large was Zaydi Alid dynasties at its peak?
At its peak in 872 AD Zaydi Alid dynasties covered about 46,068 km².
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