Sarenia
Hasemid Empire Դուլատե 'Ալիյե Հաշեմե Dowlat-e 'Âli-ye Hâšem-e | |
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| Motto: [Farsi here] With the help of God for Homeland and Freedom | |
| Anthem: [Anthem Name] The Eternal State | |
| Location of Sarenia (green) within Coius (dark grey) Location of Sarenia (green) within Coius (dark grey) | |
| Capital | Shahamabad |
| Largest city | Bishpur |
| Official languages | Hasemid Gahi |
| Recognised regional languages | |
| Demonym(s) | Hasemid Sarenian |
| Government | Unitary Salamic absolute monarchy |
• Monarch | Alamgir VII |
| Nasir-ad-Din Muhammad Khurram | |
| Khayrabadi Ishrat ke-Hajazi Beg | |
| Establishment | |
• Coronation of Alamgir I | 1603 CE |
• Liyan reconstruction | 1863 CE |
• Throne Guardianship Council | 1939 CE |
• Mehdiyyid Restoration | 1989 CE |
| Population | |
• 2018 estimate | 175,198,000 |
• 2010 census | 167,256,641 |
| GDP (PPP) | 2017 estimate |
• Total | $4.650 trillion |
• Per capita | $26,545 |
| GDP (nominal) | 2017 estimate |
• Total | $2.08 trillion |
• Per capita | $11,900 |
| Gini (2017) |  40.4medium |
| HDI (2017) |  0.752high |
| Currency | Abassi (₳/SRA) |
| Date format | AH yyyy.dd.mm |
| Driving side | left |
| Calling code | +98 |
| ISO 3166 code | SA |
| Internet TLD | .sa |
The Hasemid Empire (/həsɪmɪd/; Hasemid Farsi: Դուլատե 'Ալիյե Հաշեմե, Dowlat-e 'Âli-ye Hâšem-e, literally The Sublime Hasemid State), also known as the Sarenian Empire or simply Sarenia, is a sovereign state located in Norther Coius. The nation borders, from clockwise, the Mazdan Sea, Denikert, Darshistan, and Negara. With a population of just over 175 million, the Hasemid Empire is the 3rd largest nation, by population, in Coius, behind Songguo and Negara, and the 4th largest in Kylaris.
The geographic area of the Hasemid Empire was home to the Satwai Civilisation, an urban bronze age civilisation that reached its height in the mid-first millennium BCE. In the following Vedic age, Dharmic religions began to be composed, social stratification along caste took place, and the area experienced a consolidation of political power under the Pandya and Nivaku empires. The eastern portion of Sarenia was conquered by the First Farsi Empire, beginning a long period of farsification of eastern Sarenia. Eastern Sarenia would remain under Farsi control until the collapse of the Bayazeh dynasty in the 7th century. Farsi-influenced kingdoms would emerge in the aftermath of its collapse and begin the Sarenian dark age. Salam would be introduced to Sarenia during this period. In 1587, Susa prince Shahzada Mirza Majid al-Din Ali Hesami would invade eastern Sarenia, quickly conquering the petty kingdoms in the area. Wanting to carve a legacy for himself, Shahzada Majid would declare himself padshah in 1603. Beginning in 1605, Majid, now Padshah Alamgir I, would expand his rule across western Coius, reaching the Lumine Ocean in 1622. Following his death in 1630, Alamgir I was succeeded by his first son, Jahangir, who inherited the eastern portion of Alamgir’s conquest, while his second son, Mirza Bahadur inherited the west. A brief war would ensue as Bahadur attempted to conquer eastern Sorenia. With the assistance of the Susa, Jahangir was able to repel and ultimately take over Bahadur’s territory. Farsi culture began to be imported by Jahangir, fostering the start of modern day Hesamid culture.
From the mid-17th through 18th centuries, the Hasemid dynasty would consolidate power in northern Coius. During this time, an expansive feudal socio-political structure was developed under the empire's Subahdarye system, under which lesser dynastic members were given landed administrative divisions in order to keep them out of the empire's greater politics. The Hasemid Empire would reach its territorial height during this period, encompassing the majority of western Coius and reaching the Song border. The Subahrdarye system would prove insufficient for long-term administrative purposes, as by the 19th century, rebellions by ambitious princes became common. It was also during this time that Euclean powers began exerting influence over cities in the Mazdan Sea. Unable to quell both the rebellions and fight off the Eucleans, Padshah Aurangzeb IV was forced to sign unequal treaties, giving Euclean companies unprecedented access to Sarenia. The creation of legations would have a domino effect on Hasemid politics, as the nation underwent rapid westernisation during the Liyan reconstruction. Reconstruction would reach its zenith during the turn of the 20th century. The outbreak of the Great War would see Sarenia invade Euclean-held treaty ports along the Mazdan Sea despite remaining neutral during the war. Post-Great War, Sarenia has undergone increased radicalisation with the creation of the Throne Guardianship Council in 1939 and the creation the Idabat Khana in 1989.
The Hasemid Empire is a unitary Salamic absolute monarchy with both executive and legislative power consolidated under the Padshah of the Hasemid Empire. This, in practice, creates a sort of monarchical autocracy with political power vested in the Imperial family. Despite being an absolute monarchy, the padshah is compelled to comply with both Sharia and the Quran, with the Quran and the traditions of Muhammad are declared to be the nation's constitution. Alongside the padshah are three consultative bodies that advise the padshah on stately and religious matter. These bodies are the Throne Guardianship Council, Idabat Khana, and the Imperial Diwan. The Throne Guardianship Council is an electoral committee that selects the new padshah upon the death of the reigning padshah. The Idabat Khana is a committee of Sarenia's leading Salamic scholars and clerics and ensure decrees passed by the padshah follow both Sharia and the Quran. The last advisory body, the Imperial Diwan, functions similar to an executive cabinet and largely consists of leading business moguls and members of the Imperial family. A legislature exists in the form of the 250-member Grand Assembly. These members are not voted into office and are merely appointed by the padshah. The Grand Assembly cannot pass laws on its own and can only propose laws to the padshah. Because of this system, no political parties exist and elections do not occur.
The nation's economy is considered to be state capitalist with a large manufacturing industry. It has an estimated worth of $8.3 trillion in natural resources, 90% of which are rare earth metals. The state has attracted criticism from the International Council of Democracy and various human rights group for its treatment of women, discrimination against members of the LGBT+ community, and use of the capital punishment. The Hasemid Empire has consistently ranked poorly in human rights, freedom of the press, and income equality. Sarenia is considered to be a major regional power within Coius and a rising great power. It is a member of the Community of Nations and [IslamBlocGang].