Week 1Empires & Kings
Iran Through the Ages
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28 dynasties and states have ruled Iran over more than 5,200 years, from Elam to the Islamic Republic.
Longest after Elam (2,661 years): the Abbasids (508), the Parthians (470) and the Sasanians (427). Shortest: the Hotaks, just 7 years (1722–1729).
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Notes on the chart: dates come from each dynasty's Wikipedia infobox. Ancient dates are approximate (the Medes' start is debated), the caliphates ruled Iran from outside it, and many states overlapped, so durations can't be added up. Full references on request.
Which era do you want a deep dive on next?
🔵 Achaemenids and Parthians
🟢 Early Islamic dynasties
🟠 Turco-Mongol era
🔴 Safavids to Qajars
