subject: Learn About History Of Tabriz Before You Order A Tour To Iran [print this page] History of Tabriz tells us that it dates back to 3rd or 4th century when the Sassanid dynasty ruled over Persia. As Arabs' conquest of Iran took place, Tabriz was not given any importance. The Arabs concentrated more on Ardebil instead of this city to get together the Iranian armies in Azerbaijan, which suggests that it was nowhere like the big town it is today.
When Muslims took over the control of Iran, the city was populated by the Arab tribe Azd which hailed from Yemen. The development of the town was truly made when Zubaidah, the wife of Harun-al-Rashid, the Abbasid caliph, took over the reconstruction of Tabriz in 791.
From Village To City
Before you order a tour to Iran, you can find out all about the Mongols' invasion, after which Tabriz was made the capital of the Ilkhanid rulers. This ended when Timur attacked in 1392. Arghun Khan of the Ilkhanid dynasty loved this place and made it the capital followed by Ghazan Khan who built many walls, public buildings, caravansaries and educational facilities.
It can be known from the history of Tabriz that a Jewish community stayed in the place in the Middle Ages. The city served as the capital of Kara Koyunlu state in Azerbaijan from 1375-1468 and the capital of Ak Koyunlu state from 1469-1501.
The Proud Capital
The history of Tabriz also talks about the establishment of the Safavid rule in the city in 1501 by Shah Ismail I. It continued to be the capital of the Safavid rulers till 1548 until Qazvin was made the capital of the country by Shah Tahmasp I. The Ottomans ruled over the town during 1585-1603 but the Safavids again took over. They again regained control over the town in 1724.
The year 1780 is known for the devastating earthquake that struck Tabriz killing over 200,000 people. The Russians had control over the place in 1826 but the Iranian army retrieved it in 1828. The city became the home of the Crown Prince of the Qajar dynasty.
Later on, Tabriz became one of the important centers for the Iranian Constitutional Revolution from 1905-1911, which you will find out when you order a tour to Iran and visit the country and its rich history.
by: Rahman Mehraby
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