Kurdish History During the Islamic Era explores five centuries of transformation, resilience, and cultural survival as the Kurds navigated the sweeping changes of the early Islamic world. From the first encounters with Muslim armies in the Zagros to the rise of independent Kurdish dynasties, this book traces how Kurdish tribes protected their autonomy, adapted to new powers, and shaped regional history. Through conquest, diplomacy, migration, and evolving religious identity, the Kurds emerged as influential military leaders,
frontier guardians, and political actors-laying the
foundations for the Kurdish prominence that would follow in the centuries ahead.
 
Inside You Will Learn
How Kurdish lands and tribes encountered the first waves of Islamic expansion
Why Kurdish geography made resistance and autonomy uniquely strong
The role of Kurdish warriors and chiefs in mayyad and Abbasid armies
How early Kurdish dynasties like the Rawadids, Marwanids, and Hasanwayhids rose to power
The impact of Seljuk rule on Kurdish autonomy and political life
How Islamization, Sufism, and tribal culture shaped Kurdish identity
How Kurdish society prepared the foundation for its later influence before the Ayyubid era