Draft:Kurdish Nobility


Kurdish nobility is a very broad topic, but most Kurdish families became nobility during the Ottoman era. They usually had titles such as Agha, Bey, Khan, Wali, Pasha and in some cases Prince.[1][2]

Kurds developed a social structure, with many noble families holding titles, power, land and influence in their local communities.[3]

Nevertheless, a number of noble Kurds were descended from royalty. For instance, Jwamer Agha, Khan of Hamawand and Prince Ibrahim Pasha Baban. Jwamer Agha's father, or grandfather, was a prince.[4]

  1. ^ degruyter.com The Formation of the Kurdish-Ottoman Nobility of Palu ... - De Gruyter The Kurdish Nobility in the Ottoman Empire and indigenous elites.
  2. ^ The Kurdish Nobility in the Ottoman Empire Edinburgh University Press
  3. ^ Ottoman Land Reform in the Province of Baghdad
  4. ^ Arabic Personal Names By United States Central Intelligence Agency

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