Shirvanshahs

Shirvanshahs was a state in Caucasus (Middle East) that lasted from 861 to 1538 CE, about 677 years. Its people spoke Iranian languages (Median, Persian, Parthian, Scythian, Sogdian, Pashto, Kurdish).

Long-lived Persianate dynasty of Shirvan in today's Azerbaijan, whose palace still stands in Baku's old city. Often a vassal of larger powers, it was annexed by the Safavids in 1538.

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Facts

Dates: 861 to 1538 CE
Duration: 677 years
Type: State
Region: Caucasus, Middle East
Language family: Iranian
Capital: Shamakhi, later Baku

Events in Middle East during its time

1071 Battle of Manzikert
1099 Crusaders take Jerusalem
1187 Battle of Hattin
1258 Mongols sack Baghdad
1260 Battle of Ain Jalut
1514 Battle of Chaldiran

Neighbours in Middle East

Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE
Ottoman Empire 1299 to 1922 CE
Abbasid Caliphate 750 to 1258 CE
Safavid Empire 1501 to 1736 CE
Great Seljuk Empire 1037 to 1194 CE
Zaydi Imamate of Yemen 897 to 1918 CE
Kingdom of Georgia 1008 to 1490 CE
Ottoman Syria and Palestine 1516 to 1918 CE
Ottoman Iraq 1534 to 1918 CE
Khazar Khaganate c. 650 to 969 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
Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 940 CE, North and West Africa
Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty) 1270 to 1974 CE, North and West Africa
Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE, Southeast Asia
Ottoman Empire 1299 to 1922 CE, Europe

Questions

When did Shirvanshahs exist?

861 to 1538 CE, about 677 years.

Where was Shirvanshahs?

Caucasus, in Middle East. Its capital was Shamakhi, later Baku.

What language did Shirvanshahs speak?

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