Kavandid
Kavandid was a prominent Kurdish principality that existed in parts of western Iran from the 11th to the 19th centuries. The dynasty was established by the Kurdish Mukrinid tribe and played a significant role in regional politics throughout its history. The Kavandid state was centered in the eastern Zagros Mountains, with its capital traditionally located at Bayazid (Veniceh) and later at Sanandaj.
During its early centuries, the Kavandid principality maintained semi-autonomous control within the greater Persian realm, often
Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the Kavandid rulership faced pressures from neighboring Kurdish tribes and
The Kavandid dynasty contributed to the development of Kurdish identity and regional stability in western Iran.
Today, the memory of the Kavandid principality remains an important aspect of Kurdish historical heritage, symbolizing