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Shaddadids

951 CE – 1199 CE · about 248 years

The Shaddadids were a Kurdish dynasty that ruled parts of Armenia and Arran, with centres at Dvin, Ganja and later Ani. They often served as Seljuk vassals. Their last branch ruled Ani until the end of the 12th century.

Key facts

Dates951 CE – 1199 CE
RegionAnatolia & Caucasus
ContinentAsia
CapitalsDvin, Ganja, Ani
FounderMuhammad ibn Shaddad
Religion(s)Sunni Islam

Sources

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