Chobanids: Map & History
The Chobanids or the Chupanids were descendants of a Mongol family of the Suldus clan that came to prominence in 14th century Persia.
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The Chobanids or the Chupanids were descendants of a Mongol family of the Suldus clan that came to prominence in 14th century Persia. At first serving under the Ilkhans, they took de facto control of the territory after the fall of the Ilkhanate. The Chobanids ruled over Azerbaijan, Arrān, parts of Asia Minor, Mesopotamia, and west central Persia, while the Jalayirids took control in Baghdad.
Modern Countries Once Part of Chobanids
At its mapped extent, Chobanids covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Chobanids's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Chobanids in Depth
Malek Ashraf and the Chobanid decline
A power struggle quickly emerged after Hasan Kucek's death. During the dispute, Hasan Kucek's brother Malek Asraf gained the upper hand and eliminated his uncles. By the end of 1344, Malek Asraf had gained effective control of the Chobanid lands. Like his predecessor, Malek Asraf used puppet monarchs, such as the Ilkhanid Anūshīrwān (1344–1357), from behind which he ruled. During his reign, the Chobanid attempted to capture Baghdad from the Jalayirids in 1347 but failed miserably. He also failed to seize Fars from the Injuids in 1350. As his reign wore on, Malek Asraf became more and more cruel, prompting widespread dissatisfaction amongst his subjects. When forces of the Golden Horde overran the Chobanid realm and captured Tabriz in 1357, few lamented the loss of power by the Chupanids.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Chobanids (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Chobanids: Key Facts
| Capital | Tabriz |
|---|---|
| Official language | Persian |
| Religion | Twelver Shiism |
| Founded | 1335 |
| Dissolved | 1357 |
Facts from Wikidata Q1089675 (CC0).
Chobanids Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 207,604 km² in 1357 CE.
Chobanids: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Chobanids exist?
Chobanids is dated to 1344 CE – 1362 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Chobanids?
The capital of Chobanids was Tabriz.
How large was Chobanids at its peak?
At its peak in 1357 AD Chobanids covered about 207,604 km².
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