"This article investigates the life and influence of Isma`il Agha Simko, a prominent Kurdish warlord during the turmoil of the early twentieth century on the Turkish-Persian frontier. Through an exploration of Kurdish tribal dynamics and state relations, the paper elucidates Simko's rise to power amidst the backdrop of World War I, examining the complex interplay between military conflict, ethnic relations, and political authority. It provides insights into the broader implications of Kurdish leadership in the context of state integrity and inter-ethnic violence."
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From Medieval Shahrazur to Spain
Ibn Khaldun recounts the story of a Kurdish community from Shahrazur whose chiefs were driven from their homeland by the Mongol conquest and...
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