10 Facts About Zand dynasty

Zand dynasty was an Iranian dynasty, founded by Karim Khan Zand that initially ruled southern and central Iran in the 18th century.

Zand dynasty gained control of central and southern parts of Iran.

Zand dynasty refused to accept the title of the king and instead named himself Vakilol Ro'aya .

Zand dynasty is responsible for building of a palace in the town of Tehran, the future capital of the Qajar dynasty.

Zand dynasty's son and successor Abu al-Fath was an incompetent ruler who was heavily influenced by his half uncle, Zaki Khan.

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Zand dynasty was finally captured and brutally killed in the fortress of Bam, putting an effective end to the Zand Dynasty.

Zand dynasty era was an era of relative peace and economic growth for the country.

Zand dynasty decorated Shiraz with new buildings including the Arg of Karim Khan, the Vakil Bazaar and the Kulah-e Farangi and grouped these around a public square .

The Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art and Architecture notes that some themes employed by Zand dynasty architecture were knowingly revived from the nearby ancient Achaemenid and Sasanian sites, such as Persepolis and Naqsh-e Rostam.

Zand dynasty restored the tombs of the medieval Persian poets Hafez and Saadi Shirazi.