The Marand Khanate (

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: خانات مرند) was an 18th–19th century

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based in

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. The khanate is known as one of the Khanates of Azerbaijan, located in historic

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, which remained semi-independent for 81 years.

The Khans of Marand

* '' Mohammadreza Khan Marandi'' * '' Nazarali Khan Marandi'' ? - 1828

References

Khanates of Azerbaijan History of East Azerbaijan province Marand County 1747 establishments in Asia {{Iran-stub