Qajar Principality of Merv

The Qajar Principality of Merv (Persian: شاهزاده‌نشین قاجار در مرو) was an independent principality that existed in Central Asia from c.1747 to 1788. It was ruled by the 'Izz al-Dinlu clan of the Qajars of Merv, who had been governors of the oasis since Safavid times. It gained its independence after the death of Nader Shah in 1747 and had good relations with the ruler of Bukhara, Daniyal Biy. When his son, Shah Murad took over in 1785, he launched a campaign that killed the ruler of the principality, Bayram 'Ali Khan Qajar. By 1788 the entire oasis was conquered and annexed to Bukhara. The last ruler, Mohammad Husayn Khan, fled to Iran.

Qajar Principality of Merv
شاهزاده‌نشین قاجار در مرو (Persian)
1747–1788
CapitalMerv
Religion
Sunni Islam
GovernmentPrincipality
History 
 Established
1747
 Disestablished
1788
Today part ofTurkmenistan
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