Karim Khan Zand |
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| Author:
| Perry, John R. |
| Series title: | Makers of the Muslim World Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-282-09313-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2012 |
| Publisher: | OneWorld Publications
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $40.00 |
Book Description:
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A forward thinking and notably popular leader, Karim Khan Zand (1705-1779) was the founder of the Zand dynasty in Iran. In this insightful profile of a man before his time, esteemed academic John Perry shows how by opening up international trade, employing a fair fiscal system and showing respect for existing religious institutions, Karim Khan succeeded in creating a peaceful and prosperous state in a particularly turbulent epoch of history.
A forward thinking and notably popular leader, Karim Khan Zand (1705-1779) was the founder of the Zand dynasty in Iran. In this insightful profile of a man before his time, esteemed academic John Perry shows how by opening up international trade, employing a fair fiscal system and showing respect for existing religious institutions, Karim Khan succeeded in creating a peaceful and prosperous state in a particularly turbulent epoch of history.