The role of the Babanis of Kfri in Iraq during the monarchy 1921-1958

Volume 1 , Issue 1 , April 2025 , Pages 63-97

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Asst. Prof. Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Nasserbawar 1

1 Garmian University - College of Education

DOI logo 10.17656/jzsb.12332

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Abstract

This study, titled "The Role of the Babanis of Kfri in Iraq during the Monarchy (1921–1958)," aims to examine the historical and socio-political circumstances surrounding the Babanis of Sulaimani and its environs, particularly those residing in Garmian, with a focus on Kfri. The research traces their evolution since the fall of the Baban emirate in 1851, exploring their lifestyle, socio-political influence, and contributions to urban development.

The Babanis established an independent neighborhood in Kfri, known as the Ismail Beg Baban neighborhood, which included essential infrastructure such as markets, houses, caravanserais, mosques, wells for drinking water, gardens, and private libraries. They also facilitated agricultural development by allocating extensive farmland south of the city with the support of Ottoman authorities.

The study further investigates their interactions with the prominent tribes of the region—Kurds, Arabs, and Turkmens—and their roles during significant historical periods, including the British occupation following World War I. During the Iraqi monarchy (1921–1958), the Babanis actively participated in various institutions and centers of influence. Their contributions and adaptations continued until the July 14, 1958 revolution, which marked the transition to a republican system under the leadership of Abdul Karim Qasim (1958–1963).

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