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The Zand dynasty was an eighteenth-century Iranian dynasty that controlled much of Iran from 1750 until 1794. Founded by Karim Khan Zand, it governed from Shiraz, where he used the title Vakil al-Ra'aya, or Advocate of the People, instead of Shah. The period is associated with relative internal stability under Karim Khan and with Shiraz landmarks such as the Arg of Karim Khan, Vakil Mosque, and Vakil Bazaar.
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When did the Zand dynasty rule Iran?
The Zand dynasty controlled much of Iran from 1750 until 1794. It was founded by Karim Khan Zand after the political disorder that followed the fall of the Safavid state.
Who founded the Zand dynasty?
Karim Khan Zand founded the dynasty and ruled from Shiraz. He used the title Vakil al-Ra'aya, meaning Advocate or Representative of the People, rather than Shah.
What was the Zand capital?
Shiraz served as the Zand capital and became associated with major building and cultural projects during Karim Khan's rule. The Arg of Karim Khan is one of the best-known surviving monuments from the period.
Who ended the Zand dynasty?
The Qajar ruler Agha Mohammad Khan defeated the remaining Zand forces and took Shiraz in the 1790s. The dynasty effectively ended in 1794, when Lotf Ali Khan Zand was defeated.
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