Shah Verdi Khan
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Shah Verdi Khan was the last atabeg
of Lesser Luristan of the Khorshidi dynasty.
Around the start of the 17th century Verdi Khan revolted against the tribute he was assessed by Shah Abbas I
. This led to Abbas invading Luristan and removing Verdi Khan from power.
Atabeg
Atabeg, Atabek, or Atabey is a hereditary title of nobility of Turkic origin, indicating a governor of a nation or province who was subordinate to a monarch and charged with raising the crown prince...
of Lesser Luristan of the Khorshidi dynasty.
Around the start of the 17th century Verdi Khan revolted against the tribute he was assessed by Shah Abbas I
Abbas I of Persia
Shāh ‘Abbās the Great was Shah of Iran, and generally considered the greatest ruler of the Safavid dynasty. He was the third son of Shah Mohammad....
. This led to Abbas invading Luristan and removing Verdi Khan from power.