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Principality of Mahmudi Kurds 1406 - 1839 [Thread]

The Mahmudi, also known as Pinyanişi, were rulers of a Kurdish principality that ruled Van, Hakkari, & Khoy from 14th-19th century. They originally followed #Ezidism & became Muslim in the 16th century.

📽️Castle of the Mahmudi
In 17th century, Evliya Çelebi reports that this tribe had 60,000 warriors.
He describes them in the following manner: “They are men of reason, fidelity in essence, sword at waist, dagger in hand, piece of fire, and wealthy, free from cheating and deceit.”

📷: Map of 16th-17th Mahmudi settlements by Birgül Açikyildiz
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