Emîr Xan Lepzêrîn
Emîr Xan Lepzêrîn | |
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| Native name | ئەمیر خانی لەپزێرین |
| Other name(s) | Amir Khan Lepzêrîn, Khani Lepzêrîn |
| Born | Early 17th century Safavid Kurdistan |
| Died | 1610 Dimdim Castle, Kurdistan |
| Allegiance | Kurdish tribes |
| Rank | Commander |
| Known for | Defense of Dimdim Castle, Kurdish resistance against the Safavid Empire |
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| Memorials | Commemorated annually by Kurdish communities, celebrated in Kurdish folklore, Kurdish literature, and Kurdish national identity |
| Other work | Revered in Kurdish cultural movements, featured in novels, plays, and intellectual articles |
Emîr Xan Lepzêrîn (also known as Amir Khan Lepzêrîn or Khani Lepzêrîn; Kurdish: ئەمیر خانی لەپزێڕین or خانی لەپزێڕین; lit. 'The emir of the Golden palm') was a Kurdish leader and commander, best known for his defense of the Dimdim Castle against the Safavid Empire in the early 17th century. His legacy is celebrated in Kurdish history and literature for his resistance against imperial forces and his commitment to Kurdish autonomy.