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Sarbadars

1337 – 1381 CE · about 44 years

The Sarbadars were a movement that took control of western Khurasan from Sabzevar after the fall of the Ilkhanate, led by a mix of Shia religious leaders and local notables. Their name means "heads on the gallows". They submitted to Timur in 1381.

Key facts

Dates1337 – 1381 CE
RegionIran & Central Asia
ContinentAsia
Typerepublic-like movement
CapitalSabzevar
FounderAbd al-Razzaq
Religion(s)Shia Islam

Before & after

Preceded by

Ilkhanate

Followed by

Timurid Empire

Sources

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