Amirids

The Amirids were a Muslim dynasty of Persian origin that ruled in the region of Khurasan (primarily encompassing parts of modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan) during the 10th and 11th centuries CE. They were of Tajik descent. The Amirids were not a major independent power but primarily acted as governors under the more dominant Samanid dynasty and later the Ghaznavids. They often asserted a degree of autonomy, and their control shifted depending on the strength and influence of their overlords. Their power base was centered around areas within Khurasan. The Amirids represent a period of transition and shifting allegiances in the region's political landscape, bridging the decline of the Samanids and the rise of the Ghaznavids. Historical sources regarding the Amirids are often fragmented and can be challenging to interpret fully, resulting in some ambiguity regarding their exact extent of power and influence.