Name :	Karim Khan Zand
Period :	c1700 - 1779
Biographical detail :	The history of Iran from the death of Nadir Shah till the elevation of Aqa Muhammad Qachar, presented no striking event except the adventures of Karim Khan Zand. The Taziyah (passion play) commemorating the tragedy of Karbala, evolved during his reign.
	(Compiler : M. Nauman Khan / Ghulam Mohiuddin)