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Kart dynasty

1244 – 1381 CE · about 137 years

The Kart dynasty ruled Herat and much of Khurasan, first as Mongol vassals. Herat recovered as a cultural centre under their rule. Timur ended the dynasty in 1381.

Key facts

Dates1244 – 1381 CE
RegionIran & Central Asia
ContinentAsia
CapitalHerat
Religion(s)Sunni Islam

Before & after

Followed by

Timurid Empire

Sources

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