Kurdish History Journal
Articles filed under Treaties.
The 1192 Treaty of Jaffa ended the Third Crusade with Jerusalem in Kurdish hands. Explore how Saladin, the Kurdish sultan, shaped world history.
Read article →In 1000 AD, Byzantine Emperor Basil II granted a Kurdish emir the title Duke of the East — an honour never before given to a Muslim ruler. Explore this landmark Kurdish treaty.
Read article →How the 296 AD Rome-Sassanid Peace Treaty placed Kurdish Corduene under Roman sovereignty and led to the creation of a dedicated Kurdish cavalry unit.
Read article →Explore the 69 BC alliance between King Zarbienus of Gordyene and Rome — a pivotal moment in Kurdish diplomatic history proving Kurdish sovereignty.
Read article →Explore the pivotal Median-Babylonian Alliance of 614 BC, a key moment in Kurdish history. Discover how the Median-Babylonian Alliance shaped the ancient Near East.
Read article →1. Introduction 2. The Historical Backdrop: Assyria's Zenith and Esarhaddon's Rule3. Unpacking the Treaty: Oaths, Curses, and Control4. The Medes: Subjugated Ancestors of the Kurds5. From Chains to Conquest: The Median Revolt and Assyria's Fall6. The Treaty 1. Preamble (§1) 2. Divine Witnesses and Adjuration (§2–3) 3. Core Obligations and Clauses (§4–35) 4. Curses (§37–56 and §58–106) 5. Vow of Allegiance and Colophon (§57 and §107)7. A Legacy of Freedom: Lessons for Modern Kurds8. Q&A
Read article →The Treaty of Sèvres, signed in 1920, represents one of the most critical junctures in Kurdish history, setting the stage for decades of political struggles and cultural developments. This controversial agreement not only reshaped the geographic landscape of the Middle East but also profoundly impacted the Kurdish people, their aspirations for independence, and their cultural identity. In this blog post, we will explore the implications of the Treaty of Sèvres for Kurdistan and how it influe...
Read article →The Treaty of Sèvres, signed on August 10, 1920, marked a pivotal moment in the post-World War I landscape, particularly concerning the Kurdish people and their quest for autonomy. This treaty was a part of the partitioning of the Ottoman Empire, and its implications have resonated throughout Kurdish history, affecting their cultural, political, and social fabric. In this blog post, we will delve into the intricacies of the Treaty of Sèvres, its stipulations regarding the Kurds, and how it h...
Read article →The Treaty of Sèvres, signed in 1920, marked a pivotal moment in the chronicles of Kurdish history. This treaty not only reshaped borders and political landscapes across the Middle East but also had lasting implications for the Kurdish people. As we delve into the intricate details of this monumental treaty, it is essential to understand the context surrounding it, the aspirations of the Kurds, and how it has influenced Kurdish historical movements and diplomacy in subsequent years.
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