Karadagh khanate
| Karadagh Khanate | |||||||||
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| 1747–1808 | |||||||||
| Status | Khanate | ||||||||
| Capital | Ahar | ||||||||
| Common languages | Persian (official), Azerbaijani (Majority) | ||||||||
| Religion | Islam | ||||||||
| Government | Khanate | ||||||||
| History | |||||||||
• Established | 1747 | ||||||||
• Independence from Afsharids | 1747 | ||||||||
• Disestablished | 1808 | ||||||||
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Karadagh khanate - was a khanate established in the 18th century, with its chief center being Ahar. The khanate was founded in 1748. Its territory had borders with Talysh, Ardabil, Tabriz, Khoy, Nakhichevan, Karabagh and Javad khanates. Ahar city - the center of khanate and Ungut, Karmaduz, Chalabiyan, Keyvan, Arazbar, Dizmar, Uzumdil, Hasanob, Kalaybar, Huseyneyli, Yaft, Garajurru, Dodanga, Chardanga, Dikla, Badbostan, Horat mahals comprised the khanate’s territory. The founder of it was Kazim Khan (1748-1752). He pursued a prudent policy in regard to the neighboring feudal lords. He was more engaged in internal affairs and constructions, built several public buildings in khanate’s capital Ahar. Karadagh khanate was under political dependence of Karabagh khanate for some period. In 1761 it was conquered by Karim Khan Zand and in 1791 by Mohammad Khan Qajar. In 1808 the khanate was disestablished.
Rulers
- Kazim khan - 1748-1752