Kirman (Sasanian province)

Kirman (Middle Persian: Kirmān) was a Sasanian province in Late Antiquity, which almost corresponded to the present-day province of Kerman. The province bordered Pars in the west, Abarshahr and Sakastan in the northeast, Paradan in the east, Spahan in the north, and Mazun in the south. The capital of the province was Shiragan.

Kirman
Kirmān
Province of the Sasanian Empire
224 – 650

Map of Kirman
CapitalKármana
(224–480s)
Shiragan
(480s–650)
Historical eraLate Antiquity
 Established
224
 Muslim conquest
650
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Parthian Empire
Rashidun Caliphate
Today part ofIran

The province allegedly functioned as some kind of vassal kingdom, being mostly ruled by princes from the royal family, who bore the title of Kirmanshah ("King of Kirman"). The non-royal governors of the province bore the title of marzban.

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