Karadagh khanate - was an Azerbaijani khanate in the 18th century. It was situated on the territory of modern Iran and its center was the town of Ahar. The khanate was founded in 1748. Its territory had borders with Talysh, Ardabil, Tabriz, Khoy, Nakhichevan, Karabagh and Javad khanates. Ahar city - the center of khanate and Ungut, Karmaduz, Chalabiyan, Keyvan, Arazbar, Dizmar, Uzumdil, Hasanob, Kalaybar, Huseyneyli, Yaft, Garajurru, Dodanga, Chardanga, Dikla, Badbostan, Horat mahals comprised the khanate’s territory. The Karadagh Khanate was one of the weak principalities in the Southern Azerbaijan. The founder of it was Kazim Khan (1748-1752). He pursued a prudent policy in regard to the neighboring feudal lords. He was more engaged in internal affairs and constructions, built several public buildings in khanate’s capital Ahar. Karadagh khanate was under political dependence of Karabagh khanate for some period. The Karadagh Khanate lost its independence in 1782.[1] In 1761 it was conquered by Karim khan Zandin and in 1791 by Mohammad Khan Qajar. The treaty of 1813 annexed it to Gajar state. In 1828 the khanate was repealed.[2]
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