Shaddadids

Shaddadids was a state in Caucasus (Middle East) that lasted from 951 to 1199 CE, about 248 years. Its people spoke Iranian languages (Median, Persian, Parthian, Scythian, Sogdian, Pashto, Kurdish).

Kurdish dynasty that ruled Arran from Ganja and later governed Ani as Seljuk vassals. The last Shaddadids of Ani lost the city to Georgia around 1199.

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Facts

Dates: 951 to 1199 CE
Duration: 248 years
Type: State
Region: Caucasus, Middle East
Language family: Iranian
Capital: Ganja, later Ani

Events in Middle East during its time

1071 Battle of Manzikert
1099 Crusaders take Jerusalem
1187 Battle of Hattin

Neighbours in Middle East

Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE
Abbasid Caliphate 750 to 1258 CE
Great Seljuk Empire 1037 to 1194 CE
Zaydi Imamate of Yemen 897 to 1918 CE
Kingdom of Georgia 1008 to 1490 CE
Khazar Khaganate c. 650 to 969 CE
Sultanate of Rum 1077 to 1308 CE
Kingdom of Jerusalem 1099 to 1291 CE
Bagratid Armenia 885 to 1045 CE
Khwarazmian Empire 1077 to 1231 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Europe
Swahili city-states c. 800 to 1700 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE, Europe
Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE, Southeast Asia
Tiwanaku c. 400 to 1000 CE, South America
Chola Empire 848 to 1279 CE, South Asia
Kievan Rus 882 to 1240 CE, Europe

Questions

When did Shaddadids exist?

951 to 1199 CE, about 248 years.

Where was Shaddadids?

Caucasus, in Middle East. Its capital was Ganja, later Ani.

What language did Shaddadids speak?

Iranian. This family includes Median, Persian, Parthian, Scythian, Sogdian, Pashto, Kurdish.