Dabuyid Dynasty: Map & History
The Dabuyid dynasty, or Gaubarid dynasty, was a Zoroastrian Iranian dynasty that started in the first half of the 7th century as an independent group of rulers who ruled over Tabaristan and parts of western Khorasan.
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The Dabuyid dynasty, or Gaubarid dynasty, was a Zoroastrian Iranian dynasty that started in the first half of the 7th century as an independent group of rulers who ruled over Tabaristan and parts of western Khorasan. Dabuyid rule over Tabaristan and Khorasan lasted from around 642 to the Abbasid conquest in 760.
Modern Countries Once Part of Dabuyid Dynasty
At its mapped extent, Dabuyid Dynasty 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 Dabuyid Dynasty'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.
Dabuyid Dynasty in Depth
History
The early history of the Dabuyids is recorded by Ibn Isfandiyar, a later historian. According to tradition, the Dabuyids were direct descendants of Jamasp, the son of Sasanian King of Kings Peroz I and the younger brother of Kavadh I, making them a cadet branch of the House of Sassan. Jamasp's grandson Piruz invaded Gilan and expanded the family's authority by annexing Tabaristan. Piruz's relative Gil, also known as Gavbara (lit. "devotee of the Cow"), played a crucial role in this. As a result, Gil's son Dabuya (or Daboe) was officially given the titles of Gil e Gilan ("Ruler of Gilan") and Padashwargarshah ("King of Patashwargar", the former name of the mountains in Tabaristan) by the last king of kings of the Sasanian Empire, Yazdegerd III.
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Dabuyid Dynasty: Key Facts
| Capitals | Sari, Fuman |
|---|---|
| Founded | 642 CE |
| Dissolved | 760 CE |
Facts from Wikidata Q2816439 (CC0).
Dabuyid Dynasty Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Dabuyid Dynasty appears, with the other states of the time.
Dabuyid Dynasty Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 64,825 km² in 645 CE.
Dabuyid Dynasty: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Dabuyid Dynasty exist?
The Dabuyid Dynasty is dated to 644 CE – 756 CE, in the Early Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of the Dabuyid Dynasty?
The capital of the Dabuyid Dynasty was Fuman (660–760).
How large was the Dabuyid Dynasty at its peak?
At its peak in 645 AD the Dabuyid Dynasty covered about 64,825 km².
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