Bohtan
Bohtan (also Buhtan, Bokhti) was a medieval Kurdish principality in the Ottoman Empire centered on the town of Jazirah ibn 'Omar (modern Cizre also known as Cizîra Botan (Jazira Botan) in southeastern Anatolia. The official religion of this principality was Yezidism in 14th century, although the rulers eventually converted to Islam, Bohtan still constituted the third major Yezidi enclave after Shekhan and Sinjar until 19th century.
Bohtan | |||||||
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| Early 8th century–1855 | |||||||
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| Capital | Cizre | ||||||
| Religion | Yazidism, Sunni Islam (from 14th century) | ||||||
| Government | Principality | ||||||
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• 1821-1847 | Bedir Khan Beg (last) | ||||||
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• Established | Early 8th century | ||||||
• Disestablished | 1855 | ||||||
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| Today part of | Turkey, Al-Hasakah Governorate, Iraq | ||||||
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