Shirvanshahs

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Shirvanshahs

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Shirvanshahs

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Category: Historical

Summary

The Shirvanshahs were a dynasty of Persianized rulers who governed the Shirvan region in present-day Azerbaijan from 861 to 1538. They were known for their patronage of architecture, most notably the Palace of the Shirvanshahs located in the Inner City of Baku. Their realm eventually became a vassal state under the Safavid Empire following the defeat of Farrukh Yasar.

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