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Eldiguzids

Also known as Ildenizids

1136 – 1225 CE · about 89 years

The Eldiguzids were a Turkic dynasty of atabegs who ruled Azerbaijan and much of north-western Iran, at times controlling the later Seljuk sultans. Their capitals included Nakhchivan, Hamadan and Tabriz. The Khwarazmshah Jalal al-Din ended their rule in 1225.

Key facts

Dates1136 – 1225 CE
RegionIran & Central Asia
ContinentAsia
CapitalsNakhchivan, Hamadan, Tabriz
FounderEldiguz
Religion(s)Sunni Islam

Before & after

Preceded by

Great Seljuk Empire

Followed by

Khwarazmian Empire

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.