Shirvanshahs
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The Shirvanshahs were the rulers of Shirvan from 861 to 1538. Their realm was referred to as the Kingdom of Shirvan in writings completed during or shortly after its existence. The first ruling line w
Coin of Shirvanshah Manuchihr III, minted at Shamakhi between 1120 and 1160
"Shah Ismail I in battle with the King of Shirvan", Mo'en Mosavver, Isfahan, late 17th-century
"River Tigris in Baghdad." Image taken from anthology of poems by various authors, created in Shamakhi, dated 1468
Layzanshah
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Layzānshah or Shah of Layzān was a historical title given to the lords of Layzan. According to Vladimir Minorsky, the title was first granted to local rulers by their Sassanid Persian overlords, medie
Valley of Girdiman where Layzan was located