Analysis of the Political-Military Role of Kohgiluyeh in the Safavid

The province of Kohgiluyeh in the Safavid era (1135-907 AH) was one of the most important states and one of the Biglarbegian and included several rulers including Hawizeh, Dezful and Basra. Its geographical area started from the modern city of Yasuj and ended at the shores of the Persian Gulf in the port of Deylam and included areas such as Behbahan and Ramhormoz. The Safavid kings always attached special importance and prestige to this province. Much of this attention was due to its strategic position and military might. Security in the Persian Gulf was also provided through this state. This situation caused the rule and sovereignty of Kohgiluyeh province to be handed over to the powerful and influential leaders of Afshar tribe for nearly a century. The political situation and the special climatic and mountainous features of some parts of it attracted the attention of the opponents of the Safavid government. At times, it was a refuge and stronghold for the struggle of the opponents of the Safavid government, and this itself required more attention from the government. The present study is based on the question of the political and military role of Kohgiluyeh province in the Safavid era. This research is a historical research with "descriptive-analytical" method and using library resources and field studies. Historical data have been collected, then evaluated and analyzed, and finally inferred from it.