The Sharafname Itself

Description

This document contains excerpts from "The Sharafnâma, or, The History of the Kurdish Nation," an important historical text originally penned by Prince Sharaf al-Din Bitlisi in 1597. It provides an English translation and commentaries by Mehrdad R. Izady, offering crucial insights into Kurdish history and dynasties. The text discusses the methodology of translation, including transliteration systems for various languages like Kurdish, Persian, and Arabic, and acknowledges financial and academic support for the project. Additionally, the excerpts introduce the author's background and the Rozhiki dynasty, offering historical accounts of various Kurdish and regional dynasties like the Ayyubids, including detailed genealogies and historical events, while also noting omissions and inconsistencies in the original work. The commentary also identifies important geographical locations, political terms, and cultural references to aid understanding of the historical context.