This article includes a list of successive
Islamic states and
Muslim dynasties beginning with the time of the
Islamic prophet Muhammad (570–632 CE) and the
early Muslim conquests
The early Muslim conquests or early Islamic conquests (), also known as the Arab conquests, were initiated in the 7th century by Muhammad, the founder of Islam. He established the first Islamic state in Medina, Arabian Peninsula, Arabia that ...
that
spread Islam outside of the
Arabian Peninsula
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Geographically, the ...
, and continuing through to the present day.
The first-ever establishment of an Islamic polity goes back to the
Islamic State of Medina, which was established by
Muhammad
Muhammad (8 June 632 CE) was an Arab religious and political leader and the founder of Islam. Muhammad in Islam, According to Islam, he was a prophet who was divinely inspired to preach and confirm the tawhid, monotheistic teachings of A ...
in the city of
Medina
Medina, officially al-Madinah al-Munawwarah (, ), also known as Taybah () and known in pre-Islamic times as Yathrib (), is the capital of Medina Province (Saudi Arabia), Medina Province in the Hejaz region of western Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ...
in 622 CE. Following his death in 632 CE,
his immediate successors established the
Rashidun Caliphate.
After that Muslim dynasties rose; some of these dynasties established notable and prominent Muslim empires, such as the
Umayyad Empire and later the
Abbasid Empire,
Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire (), also called the Turkish Empire, was an empire, imperial realm that controlled much of Southeast Europe, West Asia, and North Africa from the 14th to early 20th centuries; it also controlled parts of southeastern Centr ...
centered around
Anatolia
Anatolia (), also known as Asia Minor, is a peninsula in West Asia that makes up the majority of the land area of Turkey. It is the westernmost protrusion of Asia and is geographically bounded by the Mediterranean Sea to the south, the Aegean ...
, the
Safavid Empire of
Persia
Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) and also known as Persia, is a country in West Asia. It borders Iraq to the west, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Armenia to the northwest, the Caspian Sea to the north, Turkmenistan to the nort ...
, and the
Mughal Empire
The Mughal Empire was an Early modern period, early modern empire in South Asia. At its peak, the empire stretched from the outer fringes of the Indus River Basin in the west, northern Afghanistan in the northwest, and Kashmir in the north, to ...
in
India
India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by area, seventh-largest country by area; the List of countries by population (United Nations), most populous country since ...
.
By land area
Middle East and North Africa
Mesopotamia and Levant (Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria)
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Umayyad caliphate
The Umayyad Caliphate or Umayyad Empire (, ; ) was the second caliphate established after the death of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and was ruled by the Umayyad dynasty. Uthman ibn Affan, the third of the Rashidun caliphs, was also a member o ...
(661–750, based in
Damascus
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Abbasid caliphate (750–1258, based in
Baghdad
Baghdad ( or ; , ) is the capital and List of largest cities of Iraq, largest city of Iraq, located along the Tigris in the central part of the country. With a population exceeding 7 million, it ranks among the List of largest cities in the A ...
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Ayyubid dynasty (1171–1341, based in
Damascus
Damascus ( , ; ) is the capital and List of largest cities in the Levant region by population, largest city of Syria. It is the oldest capital in the world and, according to some, the fourth Holiest sites in Islam, holiest city in Islam. Kno ...
and
Aleppo
Aleppo is a city in Syria, which serves as the capital of the Aleppo Governorate, the most populous Governorates of Syria, governorate of Syria. With an estimated population of 2,098,000 residents it is Syria's largest city by urban area, and ...
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Zengid dynasty (1127–1250, based in
Aleppo
Aleppo is a city in Syria, which serves as the capital of the Aleppo Governorate, the most populous Governorates of Syria, governorate of Syria. With an estimated population of 2,098,000 residents it is Syria's largest city by urban area, and ...
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Annazids (991–1258; Kurdistan)
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Burid dynasty (1104–1154)
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Hamdanid dynasty (890–1004, based in
Aleppo
Aleppo is a city in Syria, which serves as the capital of the Aleppo Governorate, the most populous Governorates of Syria, governorate of Syria. With an estimated population of 2,098,000 residents it is Syria's largest city by urban area, and ...
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Uqaylid dynasty
The Uqaylid dynasty () was a Shia Islam, Shia Arab dynasty with several lines that ruled in various parts of Al-Jazira (caliphal province), Al-Jazira, northern Bilad al-Sham, Syria and Iraq in the late tenth and eleventh centuries. The main line ...
(990–1096; Syria, Iraq)
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Bani Assad (990–1081, Iraq)
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Numayrid (990–1081; Syria, Turkey)
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Marwanid (983–1085; Syria, Turkey, Armenia, Iraq)
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Mirdasid dynasty (1024–1080, Syria)
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Artuqids (1101–1409; Syria, Turkey, Iraq)
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Baban (1649–1851, Iraq)
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Soran (1816–1835, Iraq)
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Emirate of Hakkari (1380s–1845; Turkey, Syria)
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Bahdinan (1339–1843, Iraq)
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Bohtan (1330–1855)
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Principality of Bitlis (1182–1847)
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Hadhabani (906–1070)
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Mukriyan (1050–1500)
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Qarghuyah,
Emirate of Aleppo (969–977)
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Nizari Ismaili state (1090–1256; Iraq, Iran, Syria)
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Emirate of Aleppo,
Lulu' dynasty (1004–1016)
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Assaf dynasty (1306–1591, Lebanon)
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Harfush dynasty (1517–1865, Lebanon, Syria)
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Emirate of Muntafiq (1530-1914 Southern
Iraq
Iraq, officially the Republic of Iraq, is a country in West Asia. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to Iraq–Saudi Arabia border, the south, Turkey to Iraq–Turkey border, the north, Iran to Iran–Iraq border, the east, the Persian Gulf and ...
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Kingdom of Khaza'il (1534-1921, Iraq, Iran, Kuwait)
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Mamluk Principality of Iraq (1704–1831)
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Emirate of Mosul (905–1096, 1127–1222, 1254–1383, 1758–1918)
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Emirate of Transjordan (1921–1946; Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq)
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Arab Kingdom of Syria (1920)
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Kingdom of Iraq (1921–1958)
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Kingdom of Jordan (1921–present)
Arabian Peninsula and Persian Gulf
Saudi Arabia
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Rashidun Caliphate (632–661)
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Emirate of Mecca (1916–1924) Saudi State
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Emirate of Riyadh (1903–1918) Saudi State
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Manfuha Sheikhdom (1682–1834)
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Abu Arish Sheikhdom (1200–1863)
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Al Bir Sheikhdom (1600–1850)
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Al Rawdah Sheikhdom (1697–1790)
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Al-Kharj Emirate (1688–1865)
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Unaizah Emirate (1768–1904)
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Buraidah Emirate (1768–1913)
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Awdah Sheikhdom (1700–1790)
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Jalajil Sheikhdom (1762–1831)
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Harmah Sheikhdom (1700–1779)
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Al Majma'ah Sheikhdom (1758–1908)
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Shaqra Sheikhdom (1803–1834)
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Mutayr Sheikhdom (1872–1903)
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'Asir Sheikhdom (983–1003, 1728–1863)
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Sheikdom of Upper Asir (1802–1923)
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Sheikhdom of Lower 'Asir (1830–1930)
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Principality of Najran (1633–1934)
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'Uyayna Sheikhdom (1446–1768)
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Dhurma Sheikhdom (1600–1757)
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Gatgat Sultanate (1900–1924)
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Al Murrah Emirate (1900–1917)
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Emirate of Diriyah (1744–1818) (First Saudi State)
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Emirate of Nejd (1818–1891) (Second Saudi State)
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Emirate of Nejd and Hasa (1902–1921) (Third Saudi State)
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Sharifate of Mecca (968–1925)
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Emirate of Jabal Shammar (1836–1921)
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Sultanate of Nejd (1921–1926)
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Idrisid Emirate of Asir (1909–1930)
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Kingdom of Hejaz (1916–1925)
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Kingdom of Hejaz and Nejd (1926–1932)
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Bani Khalid (1669–1796)
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House of Saud
The House of Saud ( ) is the ruling royal family of Saudi Arabia. It is composed of the descendants of Muhammad bin Saud, founder of the Emirate of Diriyah, known as the First Saudi State, (1727–1818), and his brothers, though the ruling ...
(1744–present)
Bahrain
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Qarmatians (899–1077)
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Uyunid Kingdom (1076–1253)
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Usfurid (1253–1320)
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Jarwanid (1305–1487)
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Jabrids (1480–1570)
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Bani Khalid (1669–1796)
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House of Khalifa (1783–present)
Qatar
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House of Thani (1825–present)
Kuwait
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House of Al-Sabah (1752–present)
United Arab Emirates
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Emirate of Abu Dhabi (1761–present)
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Emirate of Ajman (1816–present)
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Emirate of Dubai (1833–present)
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Emirate of Fujairah (1876–present)
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Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah (1727–present)
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Emirate of Sharjah (1803–present)
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Emirate of Umm Al Quwain (1775–present)
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Dibba (1871–1953)
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Hamriyya (1875–1922)
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Hira (1915–1942)
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Kalba (1871–1952)
Oman
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Sultanate of Zafar (1421–1975)
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Imamate of Oman (750–1696)
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Omani Empire (1696–1856)
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Sultanate of Muscat and Oman (1820–1970)
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Sultanate of Oman (1970–present)
Yemen
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Banu Ukhaidhir (865–1066)
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Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen (1918–1970)
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Zurayids (1083–1174)
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Hamdanids (1099–1174)
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Sulaymanids (1063–1174)
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Mahdids (1159–1174)
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Sulayhid dynasty (1047–1138)
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Rassids of
Yemen
Yemen, officially the Republic of Yemen, is a country in West Asia. Located in South Arabia, southern Arabia, it borders Saudi Arabia to Saudi Arabia–Yemen border, the north, Oman to Oman–Yemen border, the northeast, the south-eastern part ...
(897–1962)
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Rasulid of
Yemen
Yemen, officially the Republic of Yemen, is a country in West Asia. Located in South Arabia, southern Arabia, it borders Saudi Arabia to Saudi Arabia–Yemen border, the north, Oman to Oman–Yemen border, the northeast, the south-eastern part ...
(1229–1454)
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Najahid dynasty (1022–1158)
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Ziyadid dynasty (819–856)
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Tahirid dynasty (1454–1517)
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Bani Ukhaidhir (865–1066)
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Yufirids (847–997)
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Yemeni Zaidi State (1547–1849)
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Alawi Sheikhdom (1743–1967)
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Aqrabi Sheikhdom (1770–1967)
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Audhali Sultanate (1750–1970)
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Lower Aulaqi Sultanate (1700–1967)
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Upper Aulaqi Sheikhdom (1750–1967)
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Upper Aulaqi Sultanate (1700–1967)
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Beihan Emirate (1680–1967)
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Sheikhdom of al-Hawra (1858–1967)
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Emirate of Dhala (1750–1967)
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Dathina Sheikhdom (1947–1967)
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Fadhli Sultanate (1670–1967)
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Sultanate of Haushabi (1730–1967)
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Lahej Sultanate (1728–1967)
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Maflahi Sheikhdom (1850–1967)
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Sheikhdom of Shaib (1850–1967)
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Sultanate of Lower Yafa (1681–1967)
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Sultanate of Upper Yafa (1800–1967)
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Sheikhdom Al-Dhubi (1750–1967)
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Hadrami Sheikhdom (1820–1967)
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Emirate of Mawsata (1780–1967)
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Sheikhdom of al-Irqa (1800–1967)
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Mahra Sultanate (1432–1967)
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Kathiri Sultanate (1395–1967)
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Tarim Sultanate (1916–1945)
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Qu'aiti Sultanate (1858–1967)
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Ash Shihr (1752–1858)
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Al Mukalla (1707–1881)
Regional
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Tulunids (868–905; Egypt, Syria)
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Rassids (897–1962)
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Qarmatian Kingdom (899–976)
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Sharifate of Mecca (968–1925)
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Ayyubid Dynasty (1171–1260)
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Rasulids (1229–1454)
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Mamluk Dynasty (1250–1517)
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Omani Sultanate (1696–1856)
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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (1932–present)
North Africa (Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia)
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Rustamid dynasty (777–909)
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Aghlabid dynasty (800–909;
Ifriqiya
Ifriqiya ( '), also known as al-Maghrib al-Adna (), was a medieval historical region comprising today's Tunisia, eastern Algeria, and Tripolitania (roughly western Libya). It included all of what had previously been the Byzantine province of ...
, Tunisia, East-Algeria, West-Libya, Sicily)
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Fatimid Calipate (909–1171; North Africa, Middle East)
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Zirid dynasty (972–1148)
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Almoravid dynasty (1040–1147; Maghreb, Spain)
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Almohad dynasty (1121–1269)
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Ayyubid dynasty (1171–1254)
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Hafsid dynasty (1229–1574)
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Nasrid dynasty (1232–1492;
Granada,
Ceuta
Ceuta (, , ; ) is an Autonomous communities of Spain#Autonomous cities, autonomous city of Spain on the North African coast. Bordered by Morocco, it lies along the boundary between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Ceuta is one of th ...
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Marinid dynasty (1244–1465)
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Abbasid Caliph (1250–1517; North Africa, Middle East) under
Mamluk Sultanate of Cairo
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Wattasid dynasty (1472–1554)
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Saadi dynasty (1511–1628)
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Alaouite dynasty (1631–present)
Algeria
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Emirate of Tlemcen (736–790)
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Emirate of Cordoba (756–929)
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Rustamid dynasty (777–909)
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Banu Ifran (830–1040)
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Fatimid dynasty (909–1171)
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Zirid dynasty (972–1148)
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Confederation of Banu Mzab (1012–1882)
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Hammadid dynasty (1014–1152)
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Kingdom of Tlemcen (1235–1556)
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Hafsid Emirate of Be’jaîa (1285–1510)
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Zab Emirate (1402)
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Sultanate of Tuggurt (1414–1854)
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Kingdom of Ait Abbas (1510–1872)
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Kingdom of Kuku (1515–1638)
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Kingdom of Algiers (1515–1837)
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Emirate of Abdelkader (1832–1847)
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Zenata Kingdoms
Egypt
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Tulunids (868–905)
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Fatimid dynasty (909–1171)
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Ikhshidids (935–969)
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Banu Kanz (1004–1412)
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Ayyubid dynasty (1171–1254)
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Mamluk dynasty (1250–1517)
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Abbasid Caliph (1250–1517) under
Mamluk Sultanate of Cairo
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Khedivate of Egypt (1867–1914)
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Sultanate of Egypt (1914–1922)
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Kingdom of Egypt (1922–1953)
Tunisia
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Aghlabid dynasty (800–909)
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Khurasanid dynasty (1059–1158)
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Hafsid Kingdom (1229–1574)
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Hafsid Kingdom of Béjaïa
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Beylik of Tunis (1573–1613)
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Muradid dynasty (1613–1705)
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Husaynid dynasty (1705–1956)
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Kingdom of Tunisia (1956–1957)
Morocco
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Emirate of Nekor (710–1019)
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Emirate of Sijilmasa (758–1055)
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Muhallabids (771–793,
Ifriqiya
Ifriqiya ( '), also known as al-Maghrib al-Adna (), was a medieval historical region comprising today's Tunisia, eastern Algeria, and Tripolitania (roughly western Libya). It included all of what had previously been the Byzantine province of ...
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Idrisid dynasty (788–974)
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Almoravid dynasty (1040–1147)
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Almohad dynasty (1121–1269 CE)
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Marinid Sultanate (1244–1465, Maghreb)
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Wattasid dynasty (1472–1554)
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Saadi Sultanate (1549–1659)
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Pashalik of Timbuktu (1591–1833; Western Sahara, Maghreb, Mali)
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Naqsid principality of Tetouan (1597–1673)
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Republic of Bou Regreg (1627–1668)
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Alaouite dynasty (1666–present)
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Republic of the Rif (1921–1926)
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Zenata Kingdoms
Libya
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Sultanate of Fezzan (918–1190)
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Banu Khattab (918-1177)
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Banu Khazrun (1001–1146)
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Banu Sulaym Emirate (11th Century)
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Emirate of Banu Talis (1228-1551)
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Banu Makki (1282-1392)
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Sultanate of Tripolitania (1327–1401) under
Bani Ammar
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Pasha of Tripoli (1551–1711)
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Kingdom of Fezzan (1556–1856) under
Awlad Muhammad dynasty
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Karamanli dynasty (1711–1835)
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Senussi Kingdom (1843–1942)
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Tripolitanian Republic (1918–1922)
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Cyrenaica Emirate (1949–1951)
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Kingdom of Libya (1951–1969)
Horn of Africa
Somalia
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Warsangeli Sultanate (1298–Present)
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Tunni Sultanate (900–1300)
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Mogadishu Sultanate (900–1300)
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Ajuran Sultanate (1300–1798)
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Hiraab Imamate (1600–1860)
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Majeerteen Sultanate (1600–1927)
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Geledi Sultanate (1843–1908)
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Hobyo Sultanate (1878–1925)
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Sultanate of Showa (896–1285)
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Sultanate of Ifat (1185–1415)
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Adal Sultanate (1415–1555)
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Isaaq Sultanate
The Isaaq Sultanate (, Wadaad's writing, Wadaad: , ) was a Muslims, Muslim sultanate that ruled parts of the Horn of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries. The kingdom spanned the territories of the Isaaq clan in modern-day Somaliland and Ethiopi ...
(1750–1884)
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Habr Yunis Sultanate (1769–1907)
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Zeila Emirate (1415–1420)
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Harla Kingdom (501–1500)
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Sultanate of Dawaro (915–1329)
Ethiopia
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Harla Kingdom (501–1500)
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Sultanate of Showa (896–1285)
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Sultanate of Dawaro (915–1329)
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Sultanate of Bale (1200–1324)
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Sultanate of Arababni (1200–1314)
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Hadiya Sultanate (1200–1495)
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Sultanate of Ifat (1285–1415)
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Fatagar (1400–1650)
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Adal Sultanate (1415–1577)
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Sultanate of Harar (1526–1577)
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Imamate of Aussa (1557–1672)
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Emirate of Harar
The Emirate of Harar was a Muslim kingdom founded in 1647 when the Harari people refused to accept Imām ʿUmardīn Ādam as their ruler and broke away from the Imamate of Aussa to form their own state under `Ali ibn Da`ud.
The Harar, city of Ha ...
(1647–1887)
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Sultanate of Aussa (1734–present)
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Isaaq Sultanate
The Isaaq Sultanate (, Wadaad's writing, Wadaad: , ) was a Muslims, Muslim sultanate that ruled parts of the Horn of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries. The kingdom spanned the territories of the Isaaq clan in modern-day Somaliland and Ethiopi ...
(1750–1884)
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Habr Yunis Sultanate (1769–1907)
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Wollo Kingdom (1760–1896)
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Kingdom of Gimma (1770–1902)
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Kingdom of Gumma (1770–1902)
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Kingdom of Jimma (1790–1932)
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Gobaad Sultanate (1800–present)
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Kingdom of Limmu-Ennarea (1801–1890)
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Kingdom of Gera (1835–1887)
Eritrea
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Sultanate of Dahlak (1050–1557)
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Beja Kingdom (930–1500)
Djibouti
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Tadjoura Sultanate (1450–present)
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Rahayta Sultanate (1600–present)
Persian Plateau
Iran
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Paduspanid (665–1598)
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Dulafid dynasty (800–898,
Jibal)
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Justanids (805–1004)
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Samanid Empire (819–999)
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Tahirid dynasty (821–873)
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Qarinvand dynasty (823–1110)
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Saffarid dynasty (861–1003)
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Shirvanshah (861–1538)
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Alavid dynasty (864–928)
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Sajid dynasty (889–929)
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Ma'danids (890–1110,
Makran)
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Aishanids (912–961)
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Sallarid dynasty (919–1062)
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Ziyarid dynasty (928–1043)
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Banu Ilyas (932–968)
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Buyid dynasty (934–1062)
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Rawadid dynasty (955–1071,
Tabriz)
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Hasanwayhid (959–1015)
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Annazids (990–1180; Iran, Iraq)
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Ma'munid dynasty (995–1017)
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Kakuyid (1008–1141)
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Great Seljuq Empire (1029–1194)
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Nasrid dynasty (Sistan) (1029–1225)
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Kerman Seljuk Sultanate (1041–1187)
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Hormuz Kingdom (1060–1622)
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Khwarezmian Empire under
Khwarezm-Shâh dynasty (1077–1231)
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Nizari Ismaili state (1090–1256)
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Ahmadilis (1122–1220)
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Eldiguzids (1135–1225)
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Atabegs of Yazd (1141–1319)
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Salghurids (1148–1282,
Shiraz)
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Hazaraspids (1155–1424)
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Khorshidi dynasty (1155–1597,
Lorestan)
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Qutlugh-Khanids (1222–1306)
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Mihrabanid dynasty (1236–1537,
Baluchistan)
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Kart dynasty (1244–1381)
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Ilkhanate
The Ilkhanate or Il-khanate was a Mongol khanate founded in the southwestern territories of the Mongol Empire. It was ruled by the Il-Khans or Ilkhanids (), and known to the Mongols as ''Hülegü Ulus'' (). The Ilkhanid realm was officially known ...
(Mongol) (1295–1357)
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Muzaffarids (1314–1393)
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Sarbadars (1332–1386)
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Chupanids (1335–1357)
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Injuids (1335–1357)
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Jalayirid Sultanate (1335–1432)
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Afrasiyab dynasty (1349–1504)
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Marashis (1359–1596)
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Kara Koyunlu (1374–1468)
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Ak Koyunlu (1378–1501)
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Musha'sha'iyyah (1436–1729)
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Talysh Khanate (1747–1832)
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Maku Khanate (1747–1922)
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Ardabil Khanate (1747–1808)
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Khalkhal Khanate (1747–1809)
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Khoy Khanate (1747–1813)
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Maragheh Khanate (1610–1925)
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Marand Khanate (1747–1828)
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Sarab Khanate (1747–1797)
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Tabriz Khanate (1747–1802)
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Urmia Khanate (1747–1865)
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Emirate of Muhammara (1740–1925)
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Safavid dynasty (1502–1736)
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Afsharid dynasty
The Afsharid dynasty () was an Iran, Iranian dynasty founded by Nader Shah () of the Qirqlu clan of the Turkoman (ethnonym), Turkoman Afshar people, Afshar tribe, ruling over the Afsharid Empire.
List of Afsharid monarchs
Family tree
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(1736–1796)
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Zand dynasty
The Zand dynasty () was an Iranian dynasty, founded by Karim Khan Zand (1751–1779) that initially ruled southern and central Iran in the 18th century. It later expanded to include much of the rest of contemporary Iran (except for the provi ...
(1751–1794)
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Qajar dynasty
The Qajar family (; 1789–1925) was an Iranian royal family founded by Mohammad Khan (), a member of the Qoyunlu clan of the Turkoman-descended Qajar tribe. The dynasty's effective rule in Iran ended in 1925 when Iran's '' Majlis'', conven ...
(1789–1925)
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Pahlavi dynasty (1925–1979)
Anatolia (Turkey)
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Great Seljuk Empire (1029–1194)
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Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire (), also called the Turkish Empire, was an empire, imperial realm that controlled much of Southeast Europe, West Asia, and North Africa from the 14th to early 20th centuries; it also controlled parts of southeastern Centr ...
(1299–1923)
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Seljuk Sultanate of Rûm (1077–1308)
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Danishmends Dynasty (1071–1178)
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Mengujekids Dynasty (1072–1277)
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Saltukids Dynasty (1071–1202)
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Artuqids Dynasty (1101–1409)
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Karamanids (1250–1487)
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Chaka of Smyrna (1081–1098)
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Shah-Armens (1100–1207)
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Beylik of Dilmac (1085–1398)
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Inalids (1095–1183)
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Beylik of Cubukogullari (1085–1112)
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Ahiler (1290–1362)
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Alaiye (1293–1471)
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Aydinids (1300–1425)
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Beyliks of Canik (1300–1460)
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Jandarids (1291–1461)
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Chobanids (1211–1309)
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Dulkadirids (1348–1522)
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Eretnids (1335–1390)
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Erzincan (1379–1410)
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Eshrefids (1285–1326)
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Germiyanids (1300–1429)
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Hamidids (1300–1391)
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Kadi Burhan al-Din (1381–1398)
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Karasids (1296–1357)
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Ladik (1262–1391)
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Mentese (1261–1424)
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Pervaneoglu (1277–1322)
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Ramadanids (1352–1608)
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Sahib Ataids (1275–1341)
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Sarukhanids (1300–1410)
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Teke (1321–1423)
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Emirate of Melitene (850–934)
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Amida (983–1085)
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Ayyubid dynasty (1171–1341)
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Zurarid Emirate
An emirate is a territory ruled by an emir, a title used by monarchs or high officeholders in the Muslim world. From a historical point of view, an emirate is a political-religious unit smaller than a caliphate. It can be considered equivalent ...
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Arzen (850–930)
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Emirate of Bingöl (1231–1864)
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Emirate of Bradost (1510–1609)
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Emirate of Bitlis (1182–1815)
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Emirate of Çemiçgezek(1200–1663)
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Emirate of Hasankeyf (1232–1524)
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Emirate of Hakkari (1380–1847)
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Emirate of Pazooka (1499–1587)
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Emirate of Palu (1495–1850)
Azerbaijan
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Eldiguzids (1136–1225)
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Shirvanshah (1207–1607)
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Ak Koyunlu (1378–1501)
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Kara Koyunlu (1374–1468)
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Shamakhy Khanate (1721–1749)
*Salyan Khanate (1729–1782)
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Karabakh Khanate (1748–1822)
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Erivan Khanate
The Erivan Khanate (), also known as , was a Khanates of the Caucasus, khanate (i.e., province) that was established in Afsharid dynasty, Afsharid Iran in the 18th century. It covered an area of roughly 19,500 km2, and corresponded to most o ...
(1747–1828)
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Afsharid dynasty
The Afsharid dynasty () was an Iran, Iranian dynasty founded by Nader Shah () of the Qirqlu clan of the Turkoman (ethnonym), Turkoman Afshar people, Afshar tribe, ruling over the Afsharid Empire.
List of Afsharid monarchs
Family tree
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(1736–1796)
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Safavid dynasty (1501–1736)
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Shaki Khanate (1743–1819)
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Ganja khanate (1747–1805)
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Quba Khanate (1726–1806)
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Baku Khanate (1735–1806)
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Khalkhal Khanate (1747–1809)
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Nakhichevan Khanate (1747–1828)
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Shirvan Khanate (1748–1820)
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Khoja Shamakha (1748–1786)
*Yeni
Shamakha (1748–1786)
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Ardabil Khanate (1747–1808)
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Urmia Khanate (1747–1865)
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Javad Khanate (1747–1805)
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Shirvan Khanate (1748–1820)
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Talysh Khanate (1747–1828)
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Elisu Sultanate (1604–1844)
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Great Seljuk Empire (1037–1194)
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Derbent Khanate (1747–1806)
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Qajar dynasty
The Qajar family (; 1789–1925) was an Iranian royal family founded by Mohammad Khan (), a member of the Qoyunlu clan of the Turkoman-descended Qajar tribe. The dynasty's effective rule in Iran ended in 1925 when Iran's '' Majlis'', conven ...
(1789–1925)
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Shamakha ll (1786–1844)
Armenia
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Emirate of Armenia (697–700, 711–885)
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Erivan Khanate
The Erivan Khanate (), also known as , was a Khanates of the Caucasus, khanate (i.e., province) that was established in Afsharid dynasty, Afsharid Iran in the 18th century. It covered an area of roughly 19,500 km2, and corresponded to most o ...
(1736–1827)
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Karabakh Khanate (1606–1806)
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Shaddadids (951–1199)
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Sallarid dynasty (919–1062)
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Sajid dynasty (889–929)
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Marwanid dynasty (983–1085)
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Eldiguzids (1135–1225)
Georgia
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Emirate of Tbilisi (736–1122)
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Principality of Abkhazia (1463–1864)
Caucasus
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Emirate
An emirate is a territory ruled by an emir, a title used by monarchs or high officeholders in the Muslim world. From a historical point of view, an emirate is a political-religious unit smaller than a caliphate. It can be considered equivalent ...
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Derbent (654–1747)
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Caucasian Imamate (1828–1859)
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Chechen Republic of Ichkeria (1991–2000)
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Derbent Khanate (1747–1806)
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Avar Khanate (1240–1864)
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Gazikumukh Shamkhalate (740–1640)
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Shamkhalate of Tarki (1640–1867)
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Gazikumukh Khanate (1642–1860)
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Abazinia (1400–1800)
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North Caucasian Emirate (1919–1920)
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Circassia (1427–1864)
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Kabardia (1453–1825)
Afghanistan
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Farighunids (800–1010)
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Ghurids (879–1215)
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Ghaznavids (977–1186)
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Kart dynasty (1244–1381, based in
Herat)
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Afsharid Empire (1736–1796)
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Emirate of Afghanistan (1823–1926)
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Emirate of Afghanistan (1929)
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Kingdom of Afghanistan (1926–1973)
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Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (1996–2001)
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Barakzai dynasty (1826–1973)
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Hotaki dynasty (1709–1738)
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Durrani Empire (1747–1826)
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Azad Khan (1750–1758)
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Shiberghan Khanate
A khanate ( ) or khaganate refers to historic polity, polities ruled by a Khan (title), khan, khagan, khatun, or khanum. Khanates were typically nomadic Mongol and Turkic peoples, Turkic or Tatars, Tatar societies located on the Eurasian Steppe, ...
(1757–1875)
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Sar-e Pol Khanate
A khanate ( ) or khaganate refers to historic polity, polities ruled by a Khan (title), khan, khagan, khatun, or khanum. Khanates were typically nomadic Mongol and Turkic peoples, Turkic or Tatars, Tatar societies located on the Eurasian Steppe, ...
(1510–1875)
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Maymana Khanate
A khanate ( ) or khaganate refers to historic polity, polities ruled by a Khan (title), khan, khagan, khatun, or khanum. Khanates were typically nomadic Mongol and Turkic peoples, Turkic or Tatars, Tatar societies located on the Eurasian Steppe, ...
(1506–1900)
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Khulm Khanate
A khanate ( ) or khaganate refers to historic polity, polities ruled by a Khan (title), khan, khagan, khatun, or khanum. Khanates were typically nomadic Mongol and Turkic peoples, Turkic or Tatars, Tatar societies located on the Eurasian Steppe, ...
(1800–1849)
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Kunduz Khanate
A khanate ( ) or khaganate refers to historic polity, polities ruled by a Khan (title), khan, khagan, khatun, or khanum. Khanates were typically nomadic Mongol and Turkic peoples, Turkic or Tatars, Tatar societies located on the Eurasian Steppe, ...
(1508–1888)
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Ghuriyan Khanate
A khanate ( ) or khaganate refers to historic polity, polities ruled by a Khan (title), khan, khagan, khatun, or khanum. Khanates were typically nomadic Mongol and Turkic peoples, Turkic or Tatars, Tatar societies located on the Eurasian Steppe, ...
(1803–1816)
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Badakshan Khanate
A khanate ( ) or khaganate refers to historic polity, polities ruled by a Khan (title), khan, khagan, khatun, or khanum. Khanates were typically nomadic Mongol and Turkic peoples, Turkic or Tatars, Tatar societies located on the Eurasian Steppe, ...
(1657–1773)
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Andkhoy Khanate
A khanate ( ) or khaganate refers to historic polity, polities ruled by a Khan (title), khan, khagan, khatun, or khanum. Khanates were typically nomadic Mongol and Turkic peoples, Turkic or Tatars, Tatar societies located on the Eurasian Steppe, ...
(1730–1880)
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Ghazni
Ghazni (, ), historically known as Ghaznayn () or Ghazna (), also transliterated as Ghuznee, and anciently known as Alexandria in Opiana (), is a city in southeastern Afghanistan with a population of around 190,000 people. The city is strategica ...
(1879–1880)
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Peshawar (1747–1823)
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Qandahar (1704–1881)
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Herat (1695–1881)
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Kabul
Kabul is the capital and largest city of Afghanistan. Located in the eastern half of the country, it is also a municipality, forming part of the Kabul Province. The city is divided for administration into #Districts, 22 municipal districts. A ...
Kingdom (1747–1901)
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Islamic Emirate of Kunar (1991)
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Islamic Emirate of Badakhshan (1996)
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Islamic Revolutionary State of Afghanistan (1980)
Indian subcontinent
Bangladesh
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Khalji dynasty (1204–1231)
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Balban dynasty (1287–1324)
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Bengal Sultanate (1352–1576) under:
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Ilyas Shahi dynasty (1342–1415, 1437–1487)
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Bani Ganesh (1418–1437)
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Hussain Shahi dynasty (1493–1538)
**Muhammad Shahi dynasty (1554–1564)
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Karrani dynasty (1564–1576)
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Nawabs of Bengal (1717–1880)
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Prithimpassa Estate (1499–1950)
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Pratapgarh Kingdom (1489–1700)
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Taraf Kingdom (1200–1610)
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Baro-Bhuiyan (1576–1611)
Pakistan
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Ghaznavids (1000–1186)
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Ghurids (1175–1210)
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Gibarids or
Sultanate of Swat (1190-1519)
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Delhi Sultanate
The Delhi Sultanate or the Sultanate of Delhi was a Medieval India, late medieval empire primarily based in Delhi that stretched over large parts of the Indian subcontinent for more than three centuries. (1206–1526)
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Mughal empire
The Mughal Empire was an Early modern period, early modern empire in South Asia. At its peak, the empire stretched from the outer fringes of the Indus River Basin in the west, northern Afghanistan in the northwest, and Kashmir in the north, to ...
(1526–1857)
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Durrani empire (1747–1826)
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In Sindh
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Sind (caliphal province) (711–861)
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Habbari dynasty (854–1011)
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Soomra dynasty (1026–1356)
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Samma dynasty (1351–1524)
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Arghun dynasty (1520–1591)
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Tarkhan dynasty (1554–1591)
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Kalhora dynasty (1701–1783)
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Talpur dynasty (1783–1843)
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Khairpur (princely state) (1783–1947)
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In Punjab
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Emirate of Multan (855–1010)
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Langah Sultanate (1445–1540)
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Bahawalpur (princely state) (1727–1947)
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Chieftaincy of Pothohar (1394–1769)
**Gakhar Sultanate (11th century-1818)
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Sial dynasty (1727-1816)
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In Kashmir (1339–1586)
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Shah Mir dynasty (1339–1561)
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Chak dynasty (1554–1586)
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Northern dynasties
The Northern and Southern dynasties () was a period of political division in the history of China that lasted from 420 to 589, following the tumultuous era of the Sixteen Kingdoms and the Eastern Jin dynasty. It is sometimes considered as ...
(780–1947)
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Trakhan dynasty (780–1821)
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Maqpon dynasty (1190–1840)
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Hunza (princely state) (1700–1974)
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Nagar (princely state) (1660–1974)
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Dynasties of Chitral
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Raees Dynasty (1320–1570)
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Katoor dynasty (1570–1947)
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In Khyber
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Qarlughids (1238–1266)
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Pakhal's Sultanate of Swat (1190-1519)
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Pakhli Sarkar (1472–1703)
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Emirate of Waziristan (2004–2014)
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Swat (princely state)
State of Swat () commonly known as the Yusufzai State of Swat was a state established in 1849 by the Muslim saint Saidu Baba, also known as ''Akhund of Swat'',Fredrik Barth, ''Features of Person and Society in Swat: Collected Essays on Pat ...
(1849–1972)
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Amb (princely state)
Amb () or the State of Amb was a princely state in the present-day Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region of Pakistan. Together with Phulra, it was known as Jagir, Feudal Tanawal ruled by Tanoli tribe. A Ruling class, Royal Tenure start from Timurid Empire ...
(1772–1971)
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Phulra (princely state) (1828–1950)
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Dir (princely state) (1626–1969)
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Jandol State (1830–1972)
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In Balochistan
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Las Bela (princely state) (1742–1955)
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Kharan (princely state) (1697–1955)
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Makran (princely state) (1898–1955)
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Khanate of Kalat (1666–1955)
India
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Ghaznavids (1000–1030)
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Ghurids (1192–1206)
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Delhi Sultanate
The Delhi Sultanate or the Sultanate of Delhi was a Medieval India, late medieval empire primarily based in Delhi that stretched over large parts of the Indian subcontinent for more than three centuries. (1206–1526)
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Mamluk dynasty of Delhi (1206–1290)
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Khalji Dynasty (1290–1320)
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Tughlaq dynasty (1321–1414)
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Sayyid Dynasty
The Sayyid dynasty was the fourth dynasty of the Delhi Sultanate, with four rulers ruling from 1414 to 1451 for 37 years.See:
* M. Reza Pirbha, Reconsidering Islam in a South Asian Context, , Brill
* The Islamic frontier in the east: Expansion ...
(1414–1451)
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Lodi dynasty (1451–1526)
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Bengal Sultanate (1352–1576)
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Khandesh Sultanate under
Farooqi dynasty (1382–1601)
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Jaunpur Sultanate (1394–1479)
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Gujarat Sultanate (1394–1573)
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Malwa Sultanate (1392–1562)
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Sur Empire (1540–1556)
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Mughal Empire
The Mughal Empire was an Early modern period, early modern empire in South Asia. At its peak, the empire stretched from the outer fringes of the Indus River Basin in the west, northern Afghanistan in the northwest, and Kashmir in the north, to ...
(1526–1857)
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Bahmani Sultanate (1347–1527)
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Madurai Sultanate (1335–1378)
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Mysore Kingdom (1749–1799) under
Hyder Ali,
Tippu Sultan
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Deccan sultanates (1489–1687)
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Bidar Sultanate (1492–1619)
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Ahmadnagar Sultanate (1490–1637)
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Berar Sultanate (1490–1572)
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Bijapur Sultanate (1490–1686)
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Golconda Sultanate (1518–1687)
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Nawab of Bengal and Murshidabad (1707–1880)
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Carnatic Sultanate (1692–1855)
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Oudh State (1732–1858)
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Balasinor State (1758–1948)
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Banda (state) (1790–1858)
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Nawab of Banganapalle (1665–1947)
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Baoni State (1784–1947)
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Basoda State (1753–1947)
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Bhopal State (1723–1947)
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Dujana (1806–1947)
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Nawab of Farrukhabad (1714–1802)
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Hyderabad State (1724–1949)
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Jafarabad State (1650–1948)
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Janjira State (1489–1948)
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Jaora State (1808–1948)
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Junagadh State (1730–1948)
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Kamadhia (1817–1947)
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Cambay State (1730–1948)
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Arakkal Kingdom (1545–1819)
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Nawab of Kurnool (1690–1839)
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Kurwai State (1713–1923)
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Loharu State (1806–1931)
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Malerkotla State (1468–1947)
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Bantva Manavadar (1733–1947)
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Mohammadgarh State (1818–1947)
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Palanpur State
Palanpur State was a princely state of India during the British Raj. It was a Salute state with the Nawab of Palanpur having a hereditary salute of 13-guns. It was the main state of the Palanpur Agency. Palanpur State became a British protector ...
(1597–1947)
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Pataudi State (1804–1931)
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Pathari State (1794–1947)
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Radhanpur State (1753–1948)
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Nawab of Rajouri (1194–1846)
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Rampur State (1719–1947)
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Sachin State (1791–1947)
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Sardargarh Bantva (1743–1948)
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Savanur State (1680–1912)
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Nawab of Surat (1733–1842)
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Tonk State (1817–1947)
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Zainabad (1903–1947)
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Mewat (1372–1527)
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Kharagpur Raj (1615–1840)
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Qaimkhani (1384–1731)
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Lalkhani
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Kingdom of Rohilkhand (1710–1857)
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Nanpara (1632–1947)
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Nawab of Mamdot (1800–1947)
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Bhikampur and Datawali (Aligarh) State (1750–1947)
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Nawab of Farrukhnagar (1732–1947)
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Nawab of Chhatari (1680–1981)
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Nawab of Sardhana (1842–1947)
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Faujdars of Purnea (1704–1947)
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Nawab of Pahasu (1825–1969)
Southern Europe
Spain & Portugal
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Emirate of Cordoba (756–929)
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Caliph of Cordoba (929–1031)
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Taifa of Arjona (1232–1244)
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Taifa of Barcelona (716–801)
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Taifa of Baeza (1224–1226)
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Taifa of Ceuta (1026–1079)
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Taifa of Constantina and Hornachuelos (1143–1150)
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Taifa of Guadix and Baza (1145–1151)
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Taifa of Saltes and Huelva (1012–1051)
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Taifa of Jaen (1145–1168)
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Taifa of Lérida (1039–1046,1102–1110)
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Taifa of Murviedro and Sagunto (1086–1092)
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Taifa of Orihuela (1239–1249)
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Taifa of Purchena (1145–1150)
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Taifa of Segura (1147–1150)
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Taifa of Tortosa (1010–1099)
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Taifa of Tejada (1146–1150)
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Taifa of Valencia (1010–1238)
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Taifa of Alpuente (1009–1106)
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Taifa of Badajoz (1009–1151)
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Taifa of Morón (1010–1066)
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Taifa of Toledo (1010–1085)
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Taifa of Tortosa (1010–1099)
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Taifa of Arcos (1011–1145)
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Taifa of Almería (1010–1147)
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Taifa of Denia (1010–1227)
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Taifa of Valencia (1010–1238)
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Taifa of Murcia (1011–1266)
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Taifa of Albarracín (1012–1104)
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Taifa of Zaragoza (1013–1110)
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Taifa of Granada (1013–1145)
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Taifa of Carmona (1013–1150)
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Taifa of Santa María de Algarve (1018–1051)
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Taifa of Mallorca (1018–1203)
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Taifa of Lisbon (1022–1093)
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Taifa of Seville (1023–1091)
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Taifa of Niebla (1023–1262)
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Taifa of Córdoba (1031–1091)
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Taifa of Mértola (1033–1151)
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Taifa of Algeciras (1035–1058)
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Taifa of Ronda (1039–1065)
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Taifa of Silves (1040–1151)
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Taifa of Málaga (1073–1239)
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Taifa of Molina (c. 1080's–1100)
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Taifa of Lorca (1228–1250)
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Taifa of Menorca (1228–1287)
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Emirate of Granada (1228–1492)
France
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Fraxinetum (887–972)
* The
Emirate of Septimania, ''Southern France'' (Gaul) (719–759) Rule by:
Umayyad Caliph of
Cordova
Italy
* The
Emirate of Bari (847–871)
* The
Emirate of Taranto (831–880)
* The
Emirate of Sicily (802–1091) Rule by:
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Wali of Sicily (802–827) Euphemius & Asad
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Aghlabids of Sicily (827–909)
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Fatimids of Sicily (909–965)
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Emirate of Sicily (965–1091)
Kalbids
Gibraltar
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Gibraltar Maghreb (711–1462)
Sahel and Subsaharan Africa
Sudan, South Sudan
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Banu Kanz (1004–1412, Nubian)
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Kingdom of al-Abwab (1276–1560)
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Darfur Sultanate (1445–1916)
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Dar Fertit (1700–1873)
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Dar al Masalit Sultanate (1884–1921)
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Dar Qimr Sultanate (1850–1945)
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Funj Sultanate (1503–1821)
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Kingdom of Fazughli (1685–1821, Under Sennar)
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Kordofan Sultanate (1700–1821)
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Khedivate of Egypt (1867–1914)
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Mahdiyya (1889–1898)
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Sultanate of Egypt (1914–1z922)
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Kingdom of Egypt (1922–1958)
Mauritania
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Emirate of Brakna (1600–1934)
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Emirate of Trarza (1640–present)
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Emirate
An emirate is a territory ruled by an emir, a title used by monarchs or high officeholders in the Muslim world. From a historical point of view, an emirate is a political-religious unit smaller than a caliphate. It can be considered equivalent ...
of
Adrar (1740–1932)
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Emirate
An emirate is a territory ruled by an emir, a title used by monarchs or high officeholders in the Muslim world. From a historical point of view, an emirate is a political-religious unit smaller than a caliphate. It can be considered equivalent ...
of
Tagant (1580–present)
Niger
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Dendi Kingdom (1591–1901)
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Sultanate of Agadez (1449–1900)
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Sultanate of Damagaram (1731–present)
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Dosso kingdom (1750–present)
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Sultanate of
Maradi (1807–present)
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Tera Kingdom (1700–present)
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Kokoro Kingdom (1700–1901)
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Goure Kingdom (1700–1960)
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Dargol Kingdom (1700–1901)
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Emirate of Say (1825–1860)
Nigeria
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Bornu Empire (1380–1893)
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Sokoto Caliphate
The Sokoto Caliphate (, literally: Caliphate in the Lands of Sudan), also known as the Sultanate of Sokoto, was a Sunni Islam, Sunni Muslim caliphate in West Africa. It was founded by Usman dan Fodio in 1804 during the Fula jihads, Fulani jihads ...
(1804–1903)
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Hausa Kingdoms (1696–1831)
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Nupe Kingdom (1531–1872)
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Biu Kingdom (1535–1740)
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Gadawur Kingdom (1421–1807)
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Biram Kingdom (1110–1808)
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Kingdom of Ila Orangun (1680–present)
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Iwo Kingdom (1415–present)
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Kingdom of Kano (999–1349)
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Sultanate of Kano (1350–1805)
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Sultanate of Kebbi (1515–1831)
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Yauri Kingdom (1400–1799)
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Zamfara Kingdom (1200–1804)
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Zaria Kingdom (1200–1896)
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Osogbo Kingdom (1760–present)
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Ede Kingdom (1858–present)
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Suleja Emirate (1804–present)
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Adamawa Emirate (1809–present)
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Agaie Emirate (1832–present)
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Bade Emirate (1818–present)
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Bashar Emirate
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Bauchi Emirate (1805–present)
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Bida Emirate (1856–present)
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Biu Emirate (1740–present)
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Birnin Gwari
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Borgu Emirate (1730–present)
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Borno Emirate (1902–present)
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Damaturu Emirate (2004–present)
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Daura Emirate (1778–present)
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Dikwa Emirate (1901–present)
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Fika Emirate (1806–present)
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Gobir Kingdom (1694–1800)
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Gobir Emirate (1800–present)
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Gombe Emirate (1804–present)
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Gujba Emirate (2000–present)
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Gumel Emirate (1750–present)
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Gusau Emirate (1997–present)
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Gwandu Emirate (1849–present)
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Hadejia Emirate (1808–present)
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Ohinoyi of Ebiraland (1904–present)
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Ilorin Emirate (1824–present)
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Jajere Emirate (2000–present)
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Jama'are Emirate (1811–present)
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Jema'a Emirate (1810–present)
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Kano Emirate (1805–present)
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Katagum Emirate (1807–present)
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Katsina Emirate (1903–present)
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Kazaure Emirate (1819–present)
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Kebbi Emirate (1849–present)
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Keffi Emirate (1802–present)
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Kontagora Emirate (1858–present)
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Koton Karifi (1800–present)
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Lafia Emirate (1650–present)
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Lafiagi Emirate (1975–present)
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Lapai Emirate (1825–present)
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Lere Emirate (1808–present)
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Machina Emirate
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Misau Emirate (1850–present)
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Mubi Emirate (1805–present)
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Muri Emirate (1817–present)
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Nasarawa Emirate (1835–present)
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Ningi Emirate (1827–present)
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Pategi Emirate (1897–present)
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Potiskum Emirate (1809–present)
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Tula Chiefdom (2003–present)
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Rano Emirate (1819–present)
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Rano Kingdom (523–1819)
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Yauri Emirate (1799–present)
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Zamfara Emirate (1804–present)
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Zazzau Emirate (1808–present)
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Agbede (1880–present)
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Ajasse Ipo (1749–present)
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Ado-Odo Kingdom (1494–present)
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Auchi (1819–present)
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Kaiama Emirate (1770–present)
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Dutse Emirate (1807–present)
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Gwoza Emirate (1919–present)
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Ibadan
Ibadan (, ; ) is the Capital city, capital and most populous city of Oyo State, in Nigeria. It is the List of Nigerian cities by population, third-largest city by population in Nigeria after Lagos and Kano (city), Kano, with a total populatio ...
(1820–present)
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Bichi Emirate (2019–present)
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Gaya Emirate (2019–present)
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Karaye Emirate (2019–present)
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Gwanara Emirate (1810–present)
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Shanga Emirate (1859–present)
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Wase Emirate (1820–present)
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Yashikira Emirate (1769–present)
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Bwari Emirate (1976–present)
Mali
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Songhai Empire
The Songhai Empire was a state located in the western part of the Sahel during the 15th and 16th centuries. At its peak, it was one of the largest African empires in history. The state is known by its historiographical name, derived from its lar ...
(1430s–1591)
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Pashalik of Timbuktu (1591–1833)
Regional
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Fulani Empire of Sokoto (1804–1903)
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Fulani or
Fulbe Empire of
Macina of
Seku Amadu (1818–1862)
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Fulani or
Fulbe Empire of El Hajj Oumar Tall, Toucouleur Empire (1848–1898)
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Fulani or
Fulbe Empire of Bundu (state) of Malick Daouda Sy (1669–1954)
*Kanem Empire (700–1380)
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Bornu Empire (1380–1893)
*Wadai Empire (1501–1912)
Cameroon
*Fon of Bafut, Bafut Kingdom (1750–present)
*Kotoko Kingdom (1450–present)
*Bamum Kingdom (1394–present)
*Banyo, Cameroon, Banyo Kingdom (1830–present)
*Bibemi, Bibemi Sultanate (1770–present)
*Garoua, Garoua Sultanate (1810–present)
*Kontcha, Kontcha Kingdom (1902–present)
*Kungi Kingdom (1990–present)
*Logone-Birni, Logone-Birni Kingdom (1805–present)
*Mandara Kingdom (1500–present)
*Maroua, Maroua Sultanate (1792–present)
*N'Gaoundere, N'Gaoundere Sultanate (1836–present)
*Rey Bouba, Rey Bouba Sultanate (1804–present)
*Tibati, Tibati Lamidate (1810–present)
*Bankim, Bankim Kingdom (1760–present)
*Mbum language, Mboum Kingdom (1800–present)
Burkina Faso
*Yatenga, Yatenga Kingdom (1333–present)
*Tenkodogo, Tenkodogo Kingdom (1120–present)
*Bilanga, Bilanga Kingdom (1700–present)
*List of rulers of Liptako, Koala Kingdom (1810–present)
*Royal family of Nungu, Nungu Kingdom (1204–present)
*Pama, Burkina Faso, Pama Kingdom (1600–present)
*Gurunsi people, Gurunsi Kingdom (1870–1897)
*Liptako, Liptako Kingdom (1810–present)
*Gwiriko, Gwiriko Kingdom (1714–1915)
Chad
*Kanem Empire (700–1380)
*Wadai Empire (1501–1912)
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Sultanate of Yao, Chad, Yao (1400–1890)
*Tunjur kingdom (1400–1650)
*Kingdom of Baguirmi (1485–1898)
*Dar Sila (1213–1643)
*Dar Runga (1700–1898)
*Rabih az-Zubayr (1860–1900)
*Kabka Sultanate (1990–Present)
Central African Republic
*Dar al Kuti
Sultanate (1830–1912)
*Rafai
Sultanate (1800–1966)
*Zemio
Sultanate (1830–1923)
*Bangassou
Sultanate (1780–1966)
Côte d'Ivoire
*Kong Empire (1690–1913)
*Kabadougou Kingdom (1846–1880)
*Bouna, Ivory Coast, Bouna Kingdom (1600–present)
Ghana
*Dagbon Kingdom (1409–present)
*Kingdom of Wala (1317–present)
*Mamprusi (1450–present)
*Nanumba people, Nanumba (1850–present)
*Gonja kingdom (1564–present)
*Zabarima (emirate), Zabarima Emirate (1860–1897)
Senegal
*Imamate of Futa Toro (1776–1821)
*Imamate of Futa Jallon (1725–1911)
*Empire of Great Fulo (1490–1776)
Guinea
*Benna (Guinea), Benna Kingdom (1858–1904)
*Bramaya, Bramaya Kingdom (1800–1883)
*Dubreka, Dubreka Kingdom (1800–1888)
*Fuuta Jalon (1726–1912)
*Kanea, Kanea Kingdom (1800–1880)
*Kinsam, Kinsam Kingdom (1850–1894)
*Koba (Guinea), Koba Kingdom (1700–1898)
*Landuma people, Landuma Kingdom (1700–1892)
*Nalu people, Nalu Kingdom (1845–1884)
*Samburu people, Samburu Kingdom (1700–1892)
*Solima, Solima Kingdom (1850–1894)
*Timbi-Touny, Timbi Tunni Kingdom (1800–1890)
Togo
*Kotokolia (1785–present)
*Tchamba (1750–present)
*Bafilo (1700–present)
*Bassar (1800–present)
*Cokossi (1750–present)
Sierra Leone
*Alikalia, Alikalia Kingdom (1817–1898)
*Biriwa Chiefdom (1800–present)
*Dembelia Sikunia (1850–present)
*Imperri Chiefdom (1850–present)
*Kaiyamba Chiefdom (1884–present)
*Mandé peoples, Mande (1800–1919)
*Nongowa Chiefdom (1820–present)
*Safroko Limba Chiefdom (1907–present)
*Susu people, Susu Kingdom (1806–1892)
*Kingdom of Koya (1505–1908)
*Ko Fransa Kingdom (1700–1859)
*Tonko Limba Chiefdom (1836–present)
*Wonkafong (1794–1890)
East Africa ("Swahili Coast")
Tanzania
*Pemba Island, Pemba Sultanate (1550–1829)
*Hadimu, Hadimu Sultanate (1650–1873)
*Unyanyembe, Unyanyembe Kingdom (1727–present)
*Kilindi dynasty (1750–Present)
*Tumbatu, Tumbatu Sultanate (1800–1865)
*Ujiji, Ujiji Sultanate (1800–present)
*Sultanate of Zanzibar (1856–1964)
*Uhehu Sultanate (1860–1962)
Kenya
*Malindi Kingdom (850–1861)
*Kilwa Sultanate (957–1517)
*Pate Sultanate (1203–1870)
*Mombasa, Mombasa Sultanate (1502–1895)
*Wituland (1858–1929)
Democratic Republic of the Congo
*Tippu Tip's State (1860–1887)
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Sultanate Kasongo (1860–1895)
Malawi
*Jumbes of Nkhotakota (1840–1894)
Mozambique
*Angoche Sultanate (1485–1910)
*Kitangonya Sheikhdom (1750–1906)
*Sankul Sheikhdom (1753–1910)
Indian Ocean Region
Maldives
*Sultanate of Maldives (1153–1968)
**Theemuge dynasty (1161–1338)
**Hilaalee dynasty (1388–1558)
**Utheemu dynasty (1632–1692)
**Hamavi dynasty (1692)
**Devadhu dynasty (1692–1701)
**Isdhoo dynasty (1701–1704)
**Dhiyamigili dynasty (1704–1759, 1766–1773)
**Huraa dynasty (1759–1766, 1774–1968)
Mayotte
* The Mayotte, Sultanate of Mwati (1500–1841)
Comoros
* The Anjoun, Sultanate of Ndzuwani (1711–1912)
* The Grand Comore, Sultanate of Ngazidjia (1400–1912) also known as the Sultanate of Bambao
* The Moheli, Sultanate of Mwali (1830–1909)
* The Bajini, Sultanate of Bajini (1500–1889)
* The Itsandra, Sultanate of Itsandra (1400–1886)
* The Sultanate of Mitsamihuli
* The Washili, Sultanate of Washili
* The Hambuu, Sultanate of Hambuu
* The Hamahame, Sultanate of Hamahame
* The Mbwankuu, Sultanate of Mbwankuu
* The Mbude, Sultanate of Mbude
* The Sultanate of Domba
Madagascar
* The Sakalava people, Sakalava Kingdom (1500–1898)
* The Antemoro people, Antemoro Kingdom (1495–1888)
Eastern Europe (Balkan Region)
Ukraine, Moldova
*Crimean Khanate (1441–1783)
*Budjak Horde (1603–1799)
Romania, Bulgaria
*Tamrash Republic (1878–1886)
*Provisional Government of Western Thrace (1913)
Greece
*Pashalik of Yanina (1788–1822)
*Emirate of Crete (820–961)
Albania
*Pashalik of Scutari (1757–1831)
*Pashalik of Berat (1774–1809)
Ural Region, Siberia (Russia)
*Volga Bulgaria (922–1236)
*Golden Horde (1251–1502)
*Khanate of Kazan, Kazan Khanate (1438–1552)
*Astrakhan Khanate (1466–1556)
*Qasim Khanate (1452–1681)
*Bashkirs (800–1557)
*Sibir Khanate (1468–1598)
*Great Horde (1466–1502)
*Nogai Horde (1440–1634)
*Nogai Horde, Lesser Nogai Horde (1449–1783)
*Crimean Khanate (1441–1783)
*Mishar Yurt (1298–1393)
*Mukhsha Ulus (1300–1500)
*Idel-Ural State (1918)
Central Asia, East Asia
Transoxania (Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan)
*Afrighid dynasty (305–995)
*Principality of Ushrusana (822–892)
*Kara-Khanid Khanate, Karakhanid Empire (840–1212, Transoxiana)
*Seljuk Empire (1029–1194, based in Merv, Eastern Division)
*Khwarazmian dynasty, Khwarazmian Empire (1077–1231)
*Timurid dynasty (1370–1507)
*Chagatai Khanate (Mongol) (1226–1347)
*Muhtajids (950–1030)
*Yarkent Khanate (1487–1705)
*Shaybanid (1428–1599)
*Samanid dynasty, Samanid Empire (819–999)
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Ghaznavids (977–1186)
*Khanate of Bukhara (1500–1785)
*Kazakh Khanate (1456–1847)
*Khanate of Khiva (1511–1920)
*Khanate of Kokand (1709–1876)
*Uzbek Khanate (1428–1471)
*White Horde (Mongol) (1360–1428)
*Emirate of Bukhara (1785–1920)
*Golden Horde (Mongol) (1313–1502)
*Bukey Horde (1801–1845)
*Sufids (1361–1379)
*:ja:オゴデイ・ウルス, Ögedei Khanete (1226-1402)
Mongolia and China
*Kara-Khanid Khanate (840–1212, based in Kashgar)
*Moghulistan (Mongol) (1347–1462)
**Western Moghulistan (1462–1690)
**Eastern Moghulistan / Moghulistan, Uyghurstan (1462–1680)
*Yarkent Khanate (1514–1705)
*Turpan
Khanate
A khanate ( ) or khaganate refers to historic polity, polities ruled by a Khan (title), khan, khagan, khatun, or khanum. Khanates were typically nomadic Mongol and Turkic peoples, Turkic or Tatars, Tatar societies located on the Eurasian Steppe, ...
(1487–1570)
*Kashgaria
Khanate
A khanate ( ) or khaganate refers to historic polity, polities ruled by a Khan (title), khan, khagan, khatun, or khanum. Khanates were typically nomadic Mongol and Turkic peoples, Turkic or Tatars, Tatar societies located on the Eurasian Steppe, ...
(1865–1877)
*Kumul Khanate (1696–1930)
*Khoja, Khoja Kingdom (1693–1857)
*Dughlats (1466–1514)
*Kingdom of Mangalai (1220–1877)
*Pingnan Guo (1856–1873)
*First East Turkestan Republic (1933–1934)
*Second East Turkestan Republic (1944–1949)
Southeast Asia
Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia
*Samudera Pasai Sultanate (1267–1521)
*Malacca Sultanate (1400–1511)
*List of sultans of Brunei, Bruneian Sultanate (1363–present)
*Aceh Sultanate (1496–1904)
*Demak Sultanate (1475–1554)
*Cirebon Sultanate (1430–1666)
*Banten Sultanate (1527–1813)
*Sultanate of Siak (1723–1949)
*Gorontalo Sultanate (1385–1878)
*Aru Kingdom (1225–1613)
*Sultanate of Langkat (1568–1946)
*Sultanate of Asahan (1630–1946)
*Sultanate of Serdang (1723–1946)
*Sultanate of Deli (1632–1946)
*Pagaruyung Kingdom (1347–1833)
*Sultan of Johor, Sultanate of Johor (1528–present)
*Kedah Sultanate, Sultanate of Kedah (1136–present)
*Kelantan Sultanate, Sultanate of Kelantan (1267–present)
*Perak Sultanate, Sultanate of Perak (1528–present)
*Sultan of Pahang, Sultanate of Pahang (1470–present)
*Selangor Sultanate, Sultanate of Selangor (1743–present)
*Sultanate of Terengganu (1725–present)
*House of Jamalullail (Perlis), Perlis Kingdom (1843–present)
*Yamtuan Besar, Negeri Sembilan Kingdom (1773–present)
*Sultanate of Sarawak (1599–1641)
*Bima Sultanate (1620–1958)
*Mataram Sultanate (1586–1755)
*Kingdom of Pajang (1568–1618)
*Yogyakarta Sultanate (1755–present)
*Surakarta Sunanate (1745–present)
*Kingdom of Sumedang Larang (1527–1620)
*Kalinyamat Sultanate (1527–1599)
*Sultanate of Ternate (1257–1914)
*Sultanate of Tidore (1450–1967)
*Sultanate of Jailolo (1200s–1832)
*Sultanate of Bacan (1322–1965)
*Sultanate of Banjar (1526–1860)
*Sultanate of Pontianak (1771–1950)
*Kutai, Kutai Kartanegara Sultanate (1600s–1945)
*Sultanate of Sambas (1609–1956)
*Sultanate of Sintang (1365–1950)
*Sultanate of Bulungan (1731–1964)
*Kingdom of Bolaang Mongondow (1670–1950)
*Sultanate of Gowa (1300s–1945)
*Kingdom of Tallo (1400–1856)
*Palembang Sultanate (1659–1823)
*Kingdom of Kaimana (1309–1923)
*Jambi Sultanate (1550–1905)
*Riau-Lingga Sultanate (1824–1911)
Philippines
*Kingdom of Manila (1258–1571)
*Mactan, Datu of Mactan (1500–1540) ?
*Sultanate of Buayan (1350–1905)
*Sultanate of Maguindanao (1515–1905)
*Sultanate of Panay (2011–present)
*Sultanate of Sulu (1405–1915, 1962–1986)
*Confederate States of Lanao, Sultanates of Lanao (1616–1904)
Thailand
*Pattani Kingdom (1457–1902)
*Sultanate of Singora (1605–1680)
*Kingdom of Setul Mambang Segara (1808–1916)
*Kingdom of Reman (1810–1902)
Cambodia, Vietnam
*Kingdom of Champa (11th century–1832)
*Post-Angkor period, Kingdom of Cambodia (1642–1658; during Ramathipadi I, Sultan Ibrahim reign)
Myanmar
*Kingdom of Mrauk U (1429–1785)
See also
* List of Sunni dynasties
* List of Shia dynasties
* Islamic state
* Caliphate
* List of largest empires
* Timeline of Middle Eastern history
* Early Muslim conquests
* History of Islam
* Muslim world
* List of Buddhist Kingdoms and Empires
* List of Hindu empires and dynasties
* List of Jain states and dynasties
* List of Jewish states and dynasties
* List of Zoroastrian states and dynasties
* List of Confucian states and dynasties
* List of Tengrist states and dynasties
References
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Lists of countries by system of government, Muslim
Lists of dynasties
Islam-related lists, States and dynasties
History-related lists, Muslim states and dynasties
Former Islamic monarchies
Muslim dynasties