Dorehami · Iranian celebrations · Iranian history
The Ghaznavids
The Ghaznavids held power in the eastern Iranian world and parts of the subcontinent. Persian-language court culture, campaigns and changing centers of power need consideration together.
977–1186, with changing territories
How to explore this period
Read the sources with attention to author, date and evidence. Regional branches may have different time boundaries.
Connect government, succession, towns, architecture, trade, art and everyday life. A ruler does not represent the whole population.
Sources and further reading
Content reviewed: 19 October 2026