Tahirids

Tahirids was a state in Iran (Middle East) that lasted from 821 to 873 CE, about 52 years. Its people spoke Iranian languages (Median, Persian, Parthian, Scythian, Sogdian, Pashto, Kurdish).

Persian governors of Khorasan who ruled almost independently while staying loyal to the Abbasid caliph. The Saffarids took Nishapur in 873.

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Facts

Dates: 821 to 873 CE
Duration: 52 years
Type: State
Region: Iran, Middle East
Language family: Iranian
Capital: Merv, later Nishapur

Neighbours in Middle East

Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE
Abbasid Caliphate 750 to 1258 CE
Khazar Khaganate c. 650 to 969 CE
Bavandids 651 to 1349 CE
Shirvanshahs 861 to 1538 CE
Ibadi Imamate of Oman c. 751 to 1154 CE
Emirate of Tbilisi 736 to 1122 CE
Principality of Iberia 588 to 888 CE
Arminiya (Arab Armenia) 654 to 884 CE
Kingdom of Abkhazia c. 778 to 1008 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
Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 940 CE, North and West Africa
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
Tang dynasty 618 to 907 CE, East Asia

Questions

When did Tahirids exist?

821 to 873 CE, about 52 years.

Where was Tahirids?

Iran, in Middle East. Its capital was Merv, later Nishapur.

What language did Tahirids speak?

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