Sheikh Khazal rebellion
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The Sheikh Khazal rebellion was an Arab uprising from 1922 to 1924 by Khaz'al ibn Jabir, the Sheikh of the Emirate of Muhammara, resisting centralization efforts by the Imperial State of Persia. The r
The palace of Shaikh Khaz'al in Mohammerah at the bank of Shatt al-Arab In early 20th century
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Sheikh Khazal al-Kabi
Shaikh Khaz'al in captivity of the Persian military forces after being kidnapped from his yacht, 1925
Bakhtiari people
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The Bakhtiari are a Lur tribe from Iran. They speak the Bakhtiari dialect of the Luri language.
Sheikh Khazal rebellion
…Emirate of Muhammara, resisting centralization efforts by the Imperial State of Persia. The rebellion was suppressed by Reza Shah Pahlavi, subduing the Bakhtiari tribes allied with Sheikh Khaz'al and resulting in his surrender and the end of Arab autonomy in Khuzestan. Khuzestan (also known as Arabistan) had…
Bakhtiari costume
A Bakhtiari nomad family