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Timeline of Isfahan

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Timeline of Isfahan
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The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Isfahan, Iran.

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Prior to 16th century

  • 771 - Friday Mosque established in Yahudiyya (approximate date).[1]
  • 1051 - Isfahan besieged by Seljuk forces of Tughril;[2] city becomes capital of the Seljuk Empire.[3]
  • 1070 - Nezamiyeh Madrasa built (approximate date).[1]
  • 1107 - Chihil Dukhtaran (minaret) erected.[1]
  • 1194 - Khwarazmian Ala ad-Din Tekish in power.[4]
  • 1226 - City sacked by Mongol forces.[2]
  • 1228 - City besieged by Mongol forces again.[2][5]
  • 1240/1241 - Isfahan taken by Mongol forces.[5][4]
  • 1325 - Emamzadeh Jafar (tomb/shrine) built.[1]
  • 1341/1342 - Shaikh Abu Esḥāq Inju becomes governor of Isfahan.[2]
  • 1356 - Amir Mobārez-al-Din Mo-ḥammad Moẓaffari becomes governor of Isfahan.[2]
  • 1387 - Isfahan besieged by forces of Timur.[2][6]
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16th-19th centuries

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20th century

21st century

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References

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