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Khwarazmian Empire Flag (1077–1231)

The black banner of the Khwarazmian Empire, featuring a green crescent, symbolizing Persian-Turkic power and Islamic governance (1077–1231).

Khwarazmian Empire Flag (1077–1231) - Black Persian-Turkic flag with green crescent, symbolizing Islamic rule, military strength, and Persian governance.

The Khwarazmian Empire Flag (1077–1231) is depicted as a black banner featuring a green crescent, symbolizing Islamic rule, sovereignty, and Persian-Turkic heritage. The black background reflects military strength and resilience, commonly used in Islamic banners of the time. The green crescent, a universal Islamic emblem, represents faith, authority, and legitimacy. The Khwarazmian dynasty, of Persian and Turkic origin, ruled over Persia, Transoxiana, and parts of Central Asia, continuing the Persianate administrative traditions while defending against Mongol invasions. Their rule ended with the Mongol conquest in 1231, marking a significant shift in Persian history.

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