Alalehzamin
| Emirate of Alalehzamin Alalehzamin | |||
Subdivision of  Shireroth
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| Motto | Xāk-e daštat behtar az zarast ("The soil of your valleys are better than gold") | ||
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| Subdivision | Imperial Dominion | ||
| Capital | Ardashirshahr | ||
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| Area | km² | ||
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| Population | 52,147,893 | ||
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| Emir of Alalehzamin |  Daniyal Hakimi bin Alsalam | ||
| Legislature | Shura council (Babki: مجلس شورا) | ||
| Established | 1509 AN (as Lesser Zjandaria) 1671 AN (as Alalehzamini Autonomous Republic) 1696 AN (as Benacian Governorate) 1742 AN (as Imperial Dominion) 1760 AN (as Emirate) | ||
| Languages | Babkhi (official), Istvanistani (administrative) | ||
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| Abreviation | ALA | ||
| Time Zone | CMT-8 | ||
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Alalehzamin, officially the Emirate of Alalehzamin (Babki: امارت آلاله زمین), stands as a distinct and vibrant Imperial Dominion within the Imperial Republic of Shireroth. Established in the aftermath of the tumultuous Shiro-Benacian War and established as an emirate in 1760 AN.
Name
Alalehzamin's name derives from the Babkhi "land of the lotus flower", as the Blue and White Elwynn rivers are known for their special lotus flowers, coloured blue in the Blue Elwynn and white in the White Elwynn. The historic Babkhi-derived name of the area, Lesser Zjandaria, stems from the Babkhan province of most immigrants at that time (Greater Zjandaria). In 1546, in a decree by Duke Iskander Mirkdale, Lesser Zjandaria was severed into several counties, of which the County of Alalehzamin became the largest.
History
The history of Alalehzamin is a tapestry woven from rebellion, dynastic shifts, and the scars of war, stretching back to 1509 AN when it was first founded as the County of Lesser Zjandaria by Richard Lyon. Named after the province of origin for its earliest settlers, the region was initially a frontier outpost, but its strategic importance grew rapidly. In 1546 AN, a pivotal moment occurred when Duke Iskander Mirkdale issued a decree severing the area into smaller counties, elevating the County of Alalehzamin to prominence and officially renaming the territory from its former designation. This era marked the beginning of a complex political evolution, as the region became a battleground for various noble houses, including the House of Osman and the House of Ayreon-Kalirion.
The 17th and 18th centuries brought further turbulence. The region was integrated into the Benacian Union and later the Governorate of Alalehzamin within the Elluenuueq entity, seeing periods of autonomy as the Alalehzamini Autonomous Republic before the devastating Shiro-Benacian War (1733–1741 AN). This conflict left a permanent scar on the region; on November 23, 1733, a 350-kiloton nuclear warhead detonated over the densely populated Bailiwick of Babran near the capital, Ardashirshahr, causing catastrophic loss of life and infrastructure. Despite this, the region's resilience shone through. Following the war's end and the Treaty of Lorsdam in 1741 AN, Alalehzamin was absorbed into the Shireroth as an Imperial Domain. In 1758 AN, it was reorganized as a prefecture, and finally, in 1759 AN, it was elevated to an Emirate, cementing its status as a semi-autonomous powerhouse within the empire. Under the rule of the House of Alsalam, the Emirate has focused on reconstruction, cultural preservation, and economic integration, transforming from a war-torn province into one of Shireroth's most dynamic centers.
List of rulers
| No. | Portrait | Name | Title | Dynasty | Reign | Notes |
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| 1 | Ardashir Khan Osmani | Count of the Lesser Zjandaria | House of Osman | 1509 - 16.I.1516 AN (2461 ASC) | Removed by Imperial Decree No. 230. | |
| 2 | James Harrison | Count of Lesser Zjandaria | 7.VII.1520 AN (2595 ASC) - 1535 AN | |||
| 3 | Ardashir Khan Osmani | Count of Lesser Zjandaria, Khan of Vijayanagara | House of Osman | 20.VI.1535 AN - 1548 AN | Appointed by Ducal Proclamation | |
| 4 | Iskander Mirkdale | Earl of Alalehzamin | House of Osman | 1548 AN - 11.V.1551 AN (3533 ASC) | ||
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Ardashir Moqtada al-Osmani | Khan of Vijayanagara, Earl of Alalehzamin | House of Osman | 11.V.1551 AN (3533 ASC) - 1569 AN? | |
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Ardashir Piroz Aurangzeb al-Osmani-Steffki | Khan of Vijayanagara, Jarl of Alalehzamin | House of Osman | 7.IV.1569 AN (3897 ASC) - 1609 AN | Appointed by Imperial Decree 453 |
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Mirza Jonathan Merlingsson of Ayreon-Kalirion | Lord over Alalehzamin and Utasia | House of Ayreon-Kalirion | 12.XII.1623 AN (5739 ASC) - 1629 AN? | |
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Noor as-Salaam bint Daniyal Umra Suleiman Ayreon-Kalirion ibn al-Majeed al-Osman bin Sathrati Umm Zahir al-Din of Waffel-Paine | Emira of Alalehzamin and Utasia | House of Ayreon-Kalirion | XV.1624 AN - 15.IV.1650 AN (6546 ASC) | The title bestowed by Hallbjörn Haraldsson and between 1630 - 1650 AN shared with Thorstein Noah. Thorgils Tarjeisson, Arandur of Alalehzamin and Utasia, 23.X.1634 AN (6071 ASC) - 13.VIII.1644 AN (6373 ASC). Daniyal Sikander Dravot, Arandur of the Emirate of Alalehzamin and Utasia, 1644 – 1651 AN |
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Daniyal Sikander Dravot | Khan of Cabbagefall, Arandur of the Emirate of Alalehzamin and Utasia | House of Dravot | 1651 – 23.II.1657 AN | Inheritance resulting from the will of Thorgils Tarjeisson |
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Liv Dravot al-Osman | Imperial Mother, Princess of Elwynn, Khanum of Cabbagefall | House of Osman | 1657 - 12.IX.1663 AN (6951 ASC) | |
| 11 | Firdaus Abdollahi Mehr | Sardar of the Alalehzamini Autonomous Republic | 1672 – 1685 AN | Salvik Dorkolluerion, Nahust Vazir of the Alalehzamini Autonomous Republic, 1672 – 1684 AN | ||
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Aurangzeb Tokaraizadeh al-Osman | Sardar of the Alalehzamini Autonomous Republic, Khan of Vijayanagara | House of Osman | 1685 – 1687 AN | Daniyal Aurangzeb Kalirion-Osman, Nahust Vazir of the Alalehzamini Autonomous Republic, 1684 – 1687 AN |
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Daniyal Aurangzeb Kalirion-Osman | Sardar of the Alalehzamini Autonomous Republic | House of Osman | 1687 – 1702 AN | Adam al-Osman, Nahust Vazir of the Alalehzamini Autonomous Republic, 1687 - 1702 AN |
| Alalehzamin was part of the Benacian Union, first designated as part of the Central Governorate and later as Governorate of Alalehzamin, a governate of Elluenuueq. There is no known list of governors from this period. | 1703 - 1741 AN | |||||
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Daniyal Hakimi bin Alsalam | Prefect of Alalehzamin (1758 - 1760 AN) Emir of Alalehzamin (1760 -) |
House of Alsalam | 1758 - | |
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Rafi Hakimi bin Alsalam | Duke of Vidarstadt | House of Alsalam | heir-presumptive | ||
Timeline
- 22.VI.1509 AN (2259 ASC): Foundation of Lesser Zjandaria as County by Richard Lyon.
- 15.XIII.1535 AN (3064 ASC): Introduction of the flag with the description: the flag of Lesser Zjandaria shall be red in the top horizontal stripe to represent the blood of the martyrs who resisted Hyperborean aggression during the martial law period, the dark blue band in the middle represents the ties of the Osmani dynasty to the Babkhan fatherland whilst the bottom lighter blue band represents the life giving waters given forth in two mighty rivers as the gift of the Goddess Elwynn whose rivers and whose land this is. The flag shall also have in the centre the sunburst with sun in splendour representing bursting forth of Lesser Zjandaria into new life burning away centuries of oppression to begin the new age.
- 14.VI.1546 AN (3386 ASC): Renaming of Lesser Zjandaria to Alalehzamin
- 7.IX.1548 AN (3452 ASC): Introduction of the flag, three stripes: red, light blue, dark blue
- 11.V.1551 AN (3533 ASC): Count of Alalehzamin shall be the Khan of Vijayanagara, the city of Tielion Loki renamed to Ardashirshahr
- 24.XV.1552 AN (3584 ASC): Introduction of a new flag with the description: the Derafs-e Osman shall be red in the top horizontal stripe to represent the blood of the martyrs who resisted Hyperborean aggression during the times of the descents, the lighter blue band in the middle represents the life giving waters given forth in two mighty rivers as the gift of the Goddess Elwynn whose rivers and whose land this is whilst the bottom dark blue band represents the ties of the Osmani dynasty of the Khans to the Babkhan fatherland. In its centre shall be depicted the Khvarenah of Zurvan studying the White Orchid of Elwynn held in his hands
- 21.XI.1563 AN (3911 ASC): Reintroduction of the flag.
- 14.VII.1566 AN (3995 ASC): Confirmed as part of Eluinea
- 14.II.1569 AN (4077 ASC): Division of Alalehzamin
- 11.XV.1578 AN (4374 ASC): Under the Treaty of Eliria, South Alalehzamin becomes part of Elwynn.
- 23.X.1634 AN (6070 ASC): The establishment of the Durbar of all the duly elected Mayors of the Bailiwicks of Alalehzamin and Utasia.
- 24.XI.1651 – 14.XII.1651 AN: Auspicious Occasion
- 18.VIII.1669 AN (7134 ASC): Alalehzamin integraded into Duchy of Akordionnyr
- 1671 AN: Alalehzamini Autonomous Republic
- 12.II.1692 AN – 12.X.1696 AN: Second Elwynnese Civil War
- 1696 AN: Became part of the Benacian Union, incorporated in the Central Governorate.
- 1703 AN: Became part of Elluenuueq as Governorate of Alalehzamin.
- 22.XI.1733 AN (9087 ASC) – 8.III.1741 AN (9315 ASC): Shiro-Benacian War
- 23.XI.1733 AN: A 350kt nuclear warhead that airbursted over the densely populated Bailiwick of Babran, near Ardashirshahr.
- 8.III.1741 AN: Under the terms of the treaty, became part of Shireroth and was designated as Imperial Domain.
- 1758 AN: With the introduction of the prefectures, it became a separate prefecture, the Alalehzamin Prefecture.
- 17.IV.1760 AN (9893 ASC): The prefecture was transformed into an emirate.
Landmarks
Alalehzamin is home to well-known landmarks and tourist attractions:
Sport
List of football clubs:
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