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Rawwadid dynasty
The Rawwadids were a Muslim dynasty of Arab origin that first controlled Tabriz and north-eastern Azerbaijan in the late 8th and early 9th centuries. Their later, Kurdicised descendants ruled Azerbaijan and parts of Armenia in the later 10th and much of the 11th century. The Seljuks took over their lands.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 780 CE – c. 1071 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | Iran & Central Asia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Capital | Tabriz |
| Religion(s) | Sunni Islam |
Note on dates: Wikipedia gives "late 8th century" to "c. 13th century"; their main period of rule ended in the 11th century under the Seljuks.
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Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.