Zand Dynasty

State · 1748–1793 CE · at its largest around 1776 CE

An Iranian dynasty founded by Karim Khan Zand, who ruled much of Iran from Shiraz with the title of vakil (regent) before the Qajars displaced his successors.

On its lands while it lasted

• Ecbatana (c. 550 BCE – c. 1800 CE): Capital of Achaemenid Empire (550 BCE–330 BCE).
• Kuwait City (1752 CE): Capital of State of Kuwait (1961–1989), Kuwait (1991–today).

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