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The '''Zemani Empire''' was a powerful {{wp|Pashto people|Mershi}} nation that existed from 1706 to 18XX and ruled across the entirity of modern-day [[Gulbistan]] as well as areas of modern-day [[Rajyaghar]] and [[Zorasan]]. It was ruled by the Zemani Clan, a powerful Mershi family originating from [[Dostak]], and would be under their rule for the entirity of its existence until its eventuall fall to [[Etruria]]. It ruled as a powerful military state, and is known for creating the modern Gulbistani identity. | The '''Zemani Empire''' ({{wp|Pashto language|Mershi}}: Da Zemāni Tolwakmani) was a powerful {{wp|Pashto people|Mershi}} nation that existed from 1706 to 18XX and ruled across the entirity of modern-day [[Gulbistan]] as well as areas of modern-day [[Rajyaghar]] and [[Zorasan]]. It was ruled by the Zemani Clan, a powerful Mershi family originating from [[Dostak]], and would be under their rule for the entirity of its existence until its eventuall fall to [[Etruria]]. It ruled as a powerful military state, and is known for creating the modern Gulbistani identity. | ||
==Etymology== | |||
==History== | |||
===Early Empire=== | |||
The Zemani Clan have long been one of Dostak's most powerful families and once were one of the most powerful groups within the [[Khandaffid Sultanate]]. However, after the [[Togoti]] Invasions, many of the most powerful Zemani leaders would be killed. During Togoti rule, the lesser Zemani families would turn to becoming merchants and many became friends with Euclean and Satrian tradesmen. After the split of the Togoti, the [[Khardarids]] would be in control of Gulbistan and many Mershi tribes began seeking to take control of the chaos. [[Sak Zemani]], along with other tribal leaders, would amass a large rebellion and successfully would overthrow the Khardarid rulers in Dostak and Thyropinia and push them across the mountains into the Steppe in 1706. Sak Zemani would declare himself Shah-Khan of Gulbistan and conquer the other tribes of the mountains and steppe. These initial gains began to slow due to technological disadvantages, and he would fail to defeat [[Karim Akezai]] and his largely Togoti forces in [[Juhazar]] and the steppe. The Zemani would take this time to form a well-established nation and government in the regions under their control, and did this through mostly force. In 1742 the Zemani under Abdul Hamid Shah would launch its final invasion of the Akezai along with the newly independent Satrian state of Pujasapur. This war would take much of the resources of the Zemani, but they would utilize their relationships with the Euclean powers to supply themselves with weaponry their enemies has no access to. | |||
In 1747, the war would end and the Zemani Empire would conquer all of Gulbistan. However, the war came at a cost and the Zemani owed a massive debt to Euclean powers, namely [[Paretia]]. The Zemani would sell Thyropinia to Paretia in return for exclusive trade rights and military and economic support. This began a mutual relationship between the two nations that would allow the Gulbistanis to expand their empire and establish themselves as a new power in the region. The Pujasapuri and Asepistanis would be turns into vassal states to the Zemani and serve as buffers with [[Ajahadya]] and the Gorsanids. Between 1755 and 1776 the Zemani state would reinforce its current holdings while building stronger relationships with Euclean nations. In 1776, the Zemani Empire decided to reestablish itself as the "guardian of Irfan" within Satria and launched an invasion of [[Zulmat]] and the weakened [[Naratha Confederacy]] and reconquer [[Hamtash]] from them. This victory would be considered the beginning of the High Period, an era where the Zemani would maintain their power and expand outside the borders of conventional Gulbistan. | |||
===High Period=== | |||
After the defeat of the Naratha, the Zemani would put its military focus onto their western border. This invasion unintentionally had the adverse effect of uniting the divided Confederacy and stronger than before. After the death of Abdul Hamid, Hewandand Shah Zemani would take over. As heir, Hewandand would be popular for his role in the [[Zulmat War]]. Hewandand would attempt to continue this by launching a second invasion in 178X, this time focused on Pinjar?. He would also utilize Pujasapur in this war as a useful ally. This war would end with only miniscule territorial gains in Pinjar and losses in Parsa?. However, Hewandand would continue maintaining other expansion efforts in the east until his death. He would be succeeded by Zutemar Shah Zemani, a half Togoti. | |||
===Decline of the Empire=== | |||
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Zemani Empire | |||||||||||||
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| 1706–18XX | |||||||||||||
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| Capital | Dostak | ||||||||||||
| Common languages | Mershi | ||||||||||||
| Religion | Irfan | ||||||||||||
| Demonym(s) | Zemani | ||||||||||||
| Government | Monarchy | ||||||||||||
| Shah | |||||||||||||
• (1706-1739) | Sak | ||||||||||||
• (1830-18XX) | Abdul | ||||||||||||
| History | |||||||||||||
• Zemani Uprising | 1706 | ||||||||||||
• Colonization | 18XX | ||||||||||||
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| Today part of |  Rajyaghar Gulbistan Zorasan | ||||||||||||
The Zemani Empire (Mershi: Da Zemāni Tolwakmani) was a powerful Mershi nation that existed from 1706 to 18XX and ruled across the entirity of modern-day Gulbistan as well as areas of modern-day Rajyaghar and Zorasan. It was ruled by the Zemani Clan, a powerful Mershi family originating from Dostak, and would be under their rule for the entirity of its existence until its eventuall fall to Etruria. It ruled as a powerful military state, and is known for creating the modern Gulbistani identity.
Etymology
History
Early Empire
The Zemani Clan have long been one of Dostak's most powerful families and once were one of the most powerful groups within the Khandaffid Sultanate. However, after the Togoti Invasions, many of the most powerful Zemani leaders would be killed. During Togoti rule, the lesser Zemani families would turn to becoming merchants and many became friends with Euclean and Satrian tradesmen. After the split of the Togoti, the Khardarids would be in control of Gulbistan and many Mershi tribes began seeking to take control of the chaos. Sak Zemani, along with other tribal leaders, would amass a large rebellion and successfully would overthrow the Khardarid rulers in Dostak and Thyropinia and push them across the mountains into the Steppe in 1706. Sak Zemani would declare himself Shah-Khan of Gulbistan and conquer the other tribes of the mountains and steppe. These initial gains began to slow due to technological disadvantages, and he would fail to defeat Karim Akezai and his largely Togoti forces in Juhazar and the steppe. The Zemani would take this time to form a well-established nation and government in the regions under their control, and did this through mostly force. In 1742 the Zemani under Abdul Hamid Shah would launch its final invasion of the Akezai along with the newly independent Satrian state of Pujasapur. This war would take much of the resources of the Zemani, but they would utilize their relationships with the Euclean powers to supply themselves with weaponry their enemies has no access to.
In 1747, the war would end and the Zemani Empire would conquer all of Gulbistan. However, the war came at a cost and the Zemani owed a massive debt to Euclean powers, namely Paretia. The Zemani would sell Thyropinia to Paretia in return for exclusive trade rights and military and economic support. This began a mutual relationship between the two nations that would allow the Gulbistanis to expand their empire and establish themselves as a new power in the region. The Pujasapuri and Asepistanis would be turns into vassal states to the Zemani and serve as buffers with Ajahadya and the Gorsanids. Between 1755 and 1776 the Zemani state would reinforce its current holdings while building stronger relationships with Euclean nations. In 1776, the Zemani Empire decided to reestablish itself as the "guardian of Irfan" within Satria and launched an invasion of Zulmat and the weakened Naratha Confederacy and reconquer Hamtash from them. This victory would be considered the beginning of the High Period, an era where the Zemani would maintain their power and expand outside the borders of conventional Gulbistan.
High Period
After the defeat of the Naratha, the Zemani would put its military focus onto their western border. This invasion unintentionally had the adverse effect of uniting the divided Confederacy and stronger than before. After the death of Abdul Hamid, Hewandand Shah Zemani would take over. As heir, Hewandand would be popular for his role in the Zulmat War. Hewandand would attempt to continue this by launching a second invasion in 178X, this time focused on Pinjar?. He would also utilize Pujasapur in this war as a useful ally. This war would end with only miniscule territorial gains in Pinjar and losses in Parsa?. However, Hewandand would continue maintaining other expansion efforts in the east until his death. He would be succeeded by Zutemar Shah Zemani, a half Togoti.