Mukriyan
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Mukriyan, was a Kurdish emirate centered at Mahabad, ruling areas to the south and west of lake Urmia, since the end of 15th century until the middle of 19th century.
Before Mukris the region was ruled by Hadhabanis. During battle of Dimdim Mukriyanis rallied around Kurds of Bradost (Baradost). [1]
Region of Mukriyan which encompasses numerous cities such as Mahabad, Piranshahr, Sardasht, Bukan, Oshnaviyeh, Miandoab, Naghadeh and Shahindej. The region is officially part of the West Azarbaijan Province in Iran. Majority of the population of this region except in Miandoab and Naghadeh are Kurds.
The region is famous for its unique granite rock formations with the majority being found near Piranshahr.
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