History
Iranian history is a very long one and includes several ups and downs. A country with such ancient antiquities has got a lot to explore. This category is covered here with details about how the country has blossomed and reached where it is today.
History of Iran in General
There are eras before a central government ruled in Iran and various ethnic groups lived in Iran. Also, there are historical eras when different dynasties ruled in parts or all of this country.
On the other hand, the past times can be divided into pre-Islam and post-Islam eras. Different independent, semi-independent and even dependent dynasties have ruled in Iran. You can learn about many of them here.
Historical Developments & Significant Events
You can also read here about various socio-political developments in Iran leading to modern Iran. There have been several invasions and foreign dominance occurring in Iranian history. You can read about those stories here as well.
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History of Pahlavis, End of Monarchy in Iran (1925 – 1979)
Reza Khan was the founder of this dynasty. The history of Pahlavis begins with him. He was an officer in…
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History of Qajars (1795 – 1925)
The history of Qajars was like another chapter of the declined and corrupted period of Safavids’ rule. Qajar kings were…
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History of Afsharid & Zand Eras (1736 – 1795)
Iran at the time of Afsharids ruling in vast territories The history of Afsharids happened in a short time. The…
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History of Safavids, Iran’s Conversion to Shiism (1501 – 1736)
The Extension of Safavids’ Rule and Foreign Invasions The suppression of Shiites and their movements toward the end of Timurids’…
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History of Timurids, Invaders to Iran in the 14th Century (1383 – 1501)
The Timurid Empire created by Timur and Iranian territories occupied by his army. The history of Timurids is full of…
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History of Khwarazmian, a Period of Horror & War (1172 – 1220)
In the beginning, Seljuk kings appointed Khwarazmian to rule as vassals in Kharazm area. For a period of 30 years,…
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History of Ilkhanids, Invaders to Iran in the 13th Century (1256 – 1383)
Before you read about the history of Ilkhanids, you need to know who Mongols were. There were various tribes living…
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History of Seljuks, Invaders to Iran in the 11th Century (1040 – 1256)
The history of Seljuks in another post-Islam era in Iran that begins with Togrul Beg and his brother, Chaghri Beg.…
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History of Ziarids & Buyids in Post-Islam Iran (928 – 1052)
The history of Ziarids and Buyids, who were two Iranian families, started from the south of The Caspian Sea area.…
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History of Ghaznavids in Post-Islam Iran (962 – 1040)
Alptigin conquered Ghazne and made it his region to govern. The history of Ghaznavids starts like this. He broke his…
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History of Samanids in Post-Islam Iran (892 – 1005)
The history of Samanids indicates that they had inherited the obedience to Baghdad’s caliphate system from Taherids. Bukhara was the…
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