The Role of the Rulers of Lorestan and Ilam in Protecting SecurityAnd Safeguarding the Iranian Borders

After the establishment of Safavid dynasty, a number of wars broke out between Iran and the Ottoman Empire. Afterwards, they managed to have peace treaties according to which they agreed that the regions of Lorestan and Ilam remain as frontier cities in the west of Iran. Yet, in spite of these peace treaties, the Ottoman Empire every now and then set out aggressive attacks on the western territories of Iran. The rulers of Lorestan and Ilam protected the security of the area and powerfully defended the territories against Ottoman attacks. Relying on the armies composed of the forces of the tribes and clans, they were able to defend Iranian borders. In addition to this, they helped the central government in wars and in their attempt to protect other territories. The military and security attempts of the rulers of Lorestan and Ilam and their role in protecting Iranian borderes from Shah Abbas to Reza Shah are reviewed in this piece of research.