The province which named Ilam now was part of historical Ilam. This province was made 300 years BC and exist till 640 years BC. The province had been destroyed completely by Aahur Bani Pal Command. Some of its cities were; Shush (capital), Madakto (summertime capital), Ahavz, Khaydalu, Masabatic, and Kabyaneh.
In Babeli inscriptions, Ilam was called Alamato or Alam and means Mountains or sunrise country. After Ilam fall, it has been divided into two parts; Persian Government in East part and Medes in the west part. Achaemenid army should pay to highlanders to pass Zagros Road.
According to historians in Seleucid Empire Zagros People fight with foreigners. The historical monuments of the Sasanid Empire in Ilam and Lorestan indicates this district was so important once. Here are some of its cities; Masbandan, Mehrekan Kadak, Dar Shahr, Seymareh, Arikhun, and Shiravan. The exact place of some of these cities is not determined yet.
In the last Sasanid Empire, Firuzan Dynasty governs the province and Khuzestan. Its last commander was sent to Darolkhelafeh after being beaten in Jola war. After Iran conquest by Arabs, it was estimated that this district was part of Kufeh and some of its cities are Masbandan, Mehregan, Seymareh, and Marab.
Late in 4th centuries AH till early 6th Centuries, Hassanudieh Kord govern Lorestan and Ilam.
From 570 to 1006 AH, Atabakan Lor governs Lorestan and Poshtkuh. The last commander, Shahurdikhan, was killed by Safavid Shah Abbas and Hossein Khan Silvarzi, give the position of the lorestan commander to ancestors of Valian Abuqedareh. The dynasty moves their government to Poshtkuh (nowadays Ilam) and Qolamreza Khan Abuqedare commander after 1299 rebellion refuged to Iraq.
From 1309 SH, according to county subdivision, Ilam considered as the fifth province, Kermanshah. Then due to its political position become general governor and now is one of the important cities of the province.
- Please feel free to call us on 00989020038045 (Phone, Whatsapp, Telegram) or contact by info@mustseeiran.com, if you require any further information.
Follow us on Instagram @mustseeiran.com_insta