Located in the centre of the ancient region of Media, Dinavar is first attested in history as a town founded by the Greek Seleucid Empire (312 BC–63 BC), but it may have been older. Like the neighbouring town of Kangavar, Dinavar also hosted a Greek population.[1] Under the Sasanian Empire (AD 224–651), Dinavar served as an important fortified place, and was reportedly attacked by the Khazars in the early 6th-century. In 642, following the defeat of the Sasanians against the Arabs at the Battle of Nahavand, Dinavar was conquered.[2] During the reign of the UmayyadcaliphMu'awiya I (r. 661–680), the town was renamed Mah al-Kufa and made one of the two districts of Jibal (Media). Dinavar consisted of the northern areas, whilst Karmisin (Kermanshah) consisted of the southern areas. Dinavar bordered Hulwan in the west; Masabadhan in the south; Hamadan in the east; and Adharbayjan in the north.[1] The "Mah" in the Mah al-Kufa probably refers to Media.[1][2]
Dinavar had some importance due to its geographical location, serving as the entrance to Jibal as well as a crossroad between the culture of Iran and that of the inhabitants on the other side of the Zagros Mountains.[3] The town flourished under the Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates. According to the Arab writer Ibn Hawqal (died after 978), Dinavar was only one-third less smaller than Hamadan in the 10th-century.[1]
Dinavar historically has produced many scholars including Ibn Qutaybah, Fakhr-un-Nisa, and Abu Hanifa Dinawari. Dinavar was also the center of the Kurdish principality of the Hasanwayhids. It was sacked by Mardavij in 931. According to Ibn Athir it was plundered by Turkmen of the Iva tribe in 1172/73. According to the 14th-century geographer Hamdallah Mustawfi (died after 1339/40) in his Nuzhat al-Qulub, Dinavar was a small town during his lifetime. However, it was later destroyed by Timur by the end of the 14th-century. Today only field of ruins are available.[2]
Abu Hanifa Dinawari (died 896), 9th-century scholar who wrote the Kitāb al-akhbār al-ṭiwāl, possibly the most apparent early effort to combine Iranian and Islamic history
Bosworth, C. Edmund (1995). "Dīnavar". In Yarshater, Ehsan (ed.). Encyclopædia Iranica, Volume VII/4: Deylam, John of–Divorce IV. In modern Persia. London and New York: Routledge & Kegan Paul. pp. 416–417. ISBN978-1-56859-022-6.
dinavar, administrative, subdivision, iran, rural, district, village, east, azerbaijan, province, east, azerbaijan, also, spelled, dinawar, daynavar, persian, دینور, major, town, between, 10th, centuries, located, northeast, kermanshah, western, iran, ruins, t. For the administrative subdivision of Iran see Dinavar Rural District For the village in East Azerbaijan Province see Dinavar East Azerbaijan Dinavar also spelled Dinawar and Daynavar Persian دینور was a major town between the 7th and 10th centuries located to the northeast of Kermanshah in western Iran The ruins of the town is now located near Shir Khan in Dinavar District Sahneh County Kermanshah Province Dinavarدینور Shown within IranLocationShir Khan Kermanshah Province IranTypeSettlementSite notesConditionIn ruins Contents 1 History 2 Notable figures 3 References 4 SourcesHistory EditLocated in the centre of the ancient region of Media Dinavar is first attested in history as a town founded by the Greek Seleucid Empire 312 BC 63 BC but it may have been older Like the neighbouring town of Kangavar Dinavar also hosted a Greek population 1 Under the Sasanian Empire AD 224 651 Dinavar served as an important fortified place and was reportedly attacked by the Khazars in the early 6th century In 642 following the defeat of the Sasanians against the Arabs at the Battle of Nahavand Dinavar was conquered 2 During the reign of the Umayyad caliph Mu awiya I r 661 680 the town was renamed Mah al Kufa and made one of the two districts of Jibal Media Dinavar consisted of the northern areas whilst Karmisin Kermanshah consisted of the southern areas Dinavar bordered Hulwan in the west Masabadhan in the south Hamadan in the east and Adharbayjan in the north 1 The Mah in the Mah al Kufa probably refers to Media 1 2 Dinavar had some importance due to its geographical location serving as the entrance to Jibal as well as a crossroad between the culture of Iran and that of the inhabitants on the other side of the Zagros Mountains 3 The town flourished under the Umayyad and Abbasid caliphates According to the Arab writer Ibn Hawqal died after 978 Dinavar was only one third less smaller than Hamadan in the 10th century 1 Dinavar historically has produced many scholars including Ibn Qutaybah Fakhr un Nisa and Abu Hanifa Dinawari Dinavar was also the center of the Kurdish principality of the Hasanwayhids It was sacked by Mardavij in 931 According to Ibn Athir it was plundered by Turkmen of the Iva tribe in 1172 73 According to the 14th century geographer Hamdallah Mustawfi died after 1339 40 in his Nuzhat al Qulub Dinavar was a small town during his lifetime However it was later destroyed by Timur by the end of the 14th century Today only field of ruins are available 2 Notable figures EditIbn Qutaybah died 889 9th century scholar best known for his contributions to Arabic literature Abu Hanifa Dinawari died 896 9th century scholar who wrote the Kitab al akhbar al ṭiwal possibly the most apparent early effort to combine Iranian and Islamic historyReferences Edit a b c d Lockhart 1965 p 299 a b c Bosworth 1995 pp 416 417 Pezeshk 2017 Sources EditBosworth C Edmund 1995 Dinavar In Yarshater Ehsan ed Encyclopaedia Iranica Volume VII 4 Deylam John of Divorce IV In modern Persia London and New York Routledge amp Kegan Paul pp 416 417 ISBN 978 1 56859 022 6 Lockhart L 1965 Dinawar In Lewis B Pellat Ch amp Schacht J eds The Encyclopaedia of Islam Second Edition Volume II C G Leiden E J Brill pp 299 300 OCLC 495469475 Pezeshk Manouchehr 2017 al Dinawari Abu Ḥanifa In Madelung Wilferd Daftary Farhad eds Encyclopaedia Islamica Online Brill Online ISSN 1875 9831 Coordinates 34 35 N 47 26 E 34 583 N 47 433 E 34 583 47 433 Iran portal Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Dinavar amp oldid 1148284777, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
