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Shah of Babkha

2010-10-02T05:07:41Z

Taurusrex: /* List of Shahs */

The '''Shâhanshâh of Babkha''', often shortened to ''Shah'' is the head of state of Babkha, which is, temporarily at least, a transitional absolute monarchy pending the introduction of a constitution and of a more permanent system of government. The Babkhan monarchy is as old as Babkha itself, beginning with [[Babak Kapav Mehr|Babak Shah]]'s establishment of Babkha on October 12, 2000. There have, so far, been six Shahs of Babkha.

==List of Shahs==
{| class="wikitable"
|--
! #
! Name
! House
! Emirate
! From
! To
|-
| 1 || [[Babak Kapav Mehr|Babak Shah the Great]] || Kapav || Kamalshahr || 12 October 2000 || 10 March 2002
|-
| 2 || [[Ardashir Khan|Ardashir Osmani Shah I]] || Osmani || Raspur || 10 March 2002 || 28 January 2003
|-
| 3 || [[Tahmaseb Farshbaf|Tahmaseb Abakhtari Shah]] || Abakhtari || Vey || 28 January 2003 || 6 May 2005
|-
| 4 || [[Ardashir Khan|Ardashir Osmani Shah II]] || Osmani || Raspur || 6 May 2005 || 28 June 2007
|-
| 5 || [[Ric Lyon|Rashid Arsalani Shah]] || Arsalani || Sathrati || 28 June 2007 || 23 June 2008
|-
| 6 || [[Hesam Jahandar|Hesam Jahandar Shah]] || Jahandar || Sajin || 23 June 2008 || 24 October 2009
|-
| 7 || [[Benkern|Cyrus Namvari Shah]] || Jahandar-Namvari || Razjania || 24 October 2009 || 9 September 2010
|-
| 8 || [[Truvus Roshnâm Shâh]] || Slôbôvi || || 9 September 2010 || ''Incumbent''
|}

[[Category:Babkha]]

Amir Shervanis

2010-09-27T14:35:56Z

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Ardashir Khan Osmani

2010-09-27T14:34:23Z

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Grand Vizier of Babkha

2010-09-27T14:32:16Z

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The '''Prime Minister of Babkha''', commonly known as the '''Grand Vizier''', is [[Babkha]]'s head of government.

==List of Grand Viziers==
{| class="wikitable"
|--
! #
! Name
! Took office
! Left office
! Party
|-- bgcolor=#FFE153
| 1 || [[Tahmaseb Farshbaf]] || 6 May 2001 || 19 June 2001 ||[[Babkhan Liberal Centre Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#aabbcc
| 2 || [[Ramin Qajar]] || 19 June 2001 || 28 June 2001 ||[[Rastakhiz Party (Babkha; 2001)|Rastakhiz Party]]
|-
|colspan=2 align=center |''' ''VACANT'' '''|| 28 June 2001 || 24 August 2001 ||
|-- bgcolor=#ff8888
| 3 || [[Juan Pablo Var]] || 24 August 2001 || 23 November 2001 ||[[Socialist People's Party (Babkha)|Socialist People's Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#FFE153
| 4 || [[Pascale Dufoix]] || 22 November 2001 || 24 June 2002* ||[[Babkhan Liberal Centre Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#FFE153
| 5 || [[Tahmaseb Farshbaf]] || 30 April 2002* || 28 January 2003 ||[[Babkhan Liberal Centre Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#6699cc
| 6 || [[Abbas Namvari]] || 28 January 2003 || 18 March 2003 || [[Behsaz Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#6699cc
| 7 || [[Ardashir Khan Osmani]] || 18 March 2003 || 28 January 2004 || [[Behsaz Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#6699cc
| 8 || [[Hesam Jahandar]] || 28 January 2004 || 6 April 2004 || [[Behsaz Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#ff8855
| 9 || [[Rakesh Maziar Ackbar]] || 6 April 2004 || December 2004 || [[Rastakhiz Party (Babkha; 2004)|Rastakhiz Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#CCCCFF
| 10 || [[Darius Rugahi]] || December 2004 || February 2005 || [[Farâvan âzâd Farâdahes]]
|-- bgcolor=#6699cc
| 11 || [[Rashid Arsalani]] || February 2005 || 3 June 2005 || [[Behsaz Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#6699cc
| 12 || [[Amir Shervanis]] || 3 June 2005 || 27 December 2005 || [[Behsaz Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#6699cc
| 13 || [[Muhammed al-Baqir]] || 27 December 2005 || 20 March 2006 || [[Behsaz Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#CCCCFF
| 14 || [[Darius Rugahi]] || 28 March 2006 || 1 August 2007 || [[Farâvan âzâd Farâdahes]]
|-- bgcolor=#6699cc
| 15 || [[Hesam Jahandar]] || 1 August 2007 || 22 January 2008 || [[Behsaz Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#6699cc
| 16 || [[Behmanesh Farzan]] || 22 January 2008 || 15 August 2008 || [[Behsaz Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#ffdead
| 17 || [[Sfeir Jahangir Zsharri]] || 15 August 2008 || 13 December 2008 || [[Party of Reasoned Politics]]
|-
|colspan=2 align=center |''' ''VACANT'' '''|| 13 December 2008 || 4 August 2010 ||
|-- bgcolor=#DDDDDD
| 18 || [[Truvus Roshnâm Slôbôvi]] || 4 August 2010 || 9 September 2010 || Independent
|-- bgcolor=#6699cc
| 19 || [[Ardashir Khan Osmani]] || 9 September 2010 || 25 September 2010 || [[Behsaz Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#6699cc
| 20 || [[Amir Shervanis]] || 25 September 2010 || ''Incumbent'' || [[Behsaz Party]]
|}* - [[Pascale Dufoix]] was inactive after 30 April 2002. [[Tahmaseb Farshbaf]] served as Acting Grand Vizier from then to 24 June 2002, when he was appointed in his own right.

[[Category:Babkha]]

Babkha

2010-09-27T14:30:16Z

Taurusrex:

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'''Babkha''' (Farsi: '''بابخا''' ''Babkhâ''), officially the '''Imperial State of Babkha''' (Farsi: '''دولت شاهنشاهی بابخا''' ''Dowlat-e Shâhanshâhi-ye Babkhâ'') is a nation occupying most of [[Eura]]. It is bordered by [[Ashkenatza|Ashkenatzi]] [[Mahoz HaSephardim]] to the northwest, north and east, [[Antica|Antican]] [[Eranistan]] to the north and northeast, an unnamed [[Alexandria|Alexandrian]] colony to the southeast, the [[Stormark|Stormarkian]] [[High Queen Asa Isles]] and [[Land of Stormark's Rose]] to the south, and [[Natopia|Natopian]] [[South Mehlville]] to the southwest.

Babkha is among the oldest nations in the sector, having been founded in the Autumn of 2000. It has spent the majority of its long history as a major power in the sector; even at its weakest times the wise knew not to underestimate Babkha, and the naive learned quickly. Babkha's also had a long history of being a melting pot for the community - many prominent micronationalists had their first micronational citizenship in Babkha and went on to hold others, and Babkha has had an unspoken tradition of having given many other talented micronationalists their first dual citizenship.

== History ==
===Early days===
Babkha was founded on October 12 2000, as the Kingdom of Babkha. In the beginning it merely had a simple website and a humble declaration of micronationhood, as well as its founder's hope to turn his boyhood dream into reality. Titled Shah Babak XXVI, The young [[Shah of Babkha|Shah]], would later drop his Europeanised title in favor of the Persian title of [[Babak Kapav Mehr]], "Babak, Light of Kapav". Kapav was the old name of the Province of Kapitalia, where mythically, Babak The Great ruled and went on to conquer the other Babkhan kingdoms to unite and found a single Babkhan nation.

Babkha had very humble beginnings, a small, simple website to announce its existence and a document, its first constitution that outlined the Shah's ambition to create a large, politically vibrant social and cultural experiment. The first people to become Babkhan citizens are notable, the very first was named Raqshid Hamdollayi, who would later change his name to [[Fath Ali Nouradin]] and be etched in Babkhan folklore with tales from his exploits in the Treesian war. Another significant Babkhan to join early on was the very first online citizen to be approved, a Finnish man with a self confessed love of the middle east adopted the name [[Tahmaseb Farshbaf]] and was soon appointed Vizier of Foreign Affairs, a post he would hold for close to two years.

Babkha grew in fame and notoriety, as its distinct culture started to evolve, and soon, within a month, on September 13th, the enigmatic Shah acquired a territory to the new Babkhan Empire. A deal was struck with [[Thomas Mountian]], and [[Bathland]] was acquired as an "Autonomous Babkhan Territory". Babkha would go on to be one of the earliest micronations to join a new and dynamic organisation that had sprung up in the vacuum left by a nearly defunct [[League of Secessionist States|LoSS]]. The [[League of Micronations]] was founded and would in the future become a fierce battle ground between Babkha and her adversaries, most notably the [[Attera|Rasinate of Qattera Macussia]].

===Political progress===
Initially founded as a Despotism, the Shah soon granted the growing citizenry of Babkha a [[Majlis of Babkha|parliament]] and permitted the formation of Political Parties. The Parliament was named the "Majlis i Satrapan", and was initially a direct democracy. The founding parties were the [[Babkhan Liberal Centre Party]], the [[Socialist Taj Party]] and the [[Conservative Party (Babkha)|Conservative Party]].

The political and legal landscape of Babkha would soon be changed dramatically however. A Czech judge named [[George Nantell]] became a Babkhan citizen and immediately drafted a constitution granting the Majlis equal power to the Shah and was appointed Minister of Justice to oversee the construction of a Judicial Branch of government. Within a month, a new constitution was passed through the Majlis and the position of [[Prime Minister of Babkha|Grand Vizier]] (Prime Minister) was created, initially, the Shah had the right to appoint the Grand Vizier, and it was Tahmaseb Farshbaf who was chosen for the Job. The new constitution had also created a Judiciary, with a [[Constitutional Tribunal (Babkha)|Constitutional Tribunal]], a [[Magistrates Court (Babkha)|Magistrates Court]] and a [[Supreme Court of Babkha|Supreme Court]], Nantell was appointed Chief Justice and President of the Constitutional Tribunal.

The Political life of Babkha was taking shape at this point too, the BLCP grew to become a strong party, while the Socialist Taj was abandoned. At this time, a host of new citizens had arrived and a new political ideology had sprung up from the new citizens. The [[Rastakhiz Movement|Rastakhiz movement]], a political party, founded by and led by [[Ramin Qajar]] aimed for a Babkhan renaissance, and quickly established itself as a right wing nationalist party. One of the most devout followers of Qajar and the Rastakhiz movement, was a fresh military man named [[Ardashir Khan|Ataxerxes]].

At the same time, another ideology had found a home in Babkha, the Socialist movement brought in by former [[Reunion]] citizen [[Juan Pablo Var]] and El Doessen (who later adopted the Babkhan name of [[Mirza Malkom Khan]]) quickly gained ground in Babkha and Var was appointed Grand Vizier. The [[Socialist People's Party (Babkha)|Socialist Peoples Party]] was quickly founded and in a move that led to mass sectarian violence, the SPP aligned itself with an aggressive international Communist movement, the Peoples Revolutionary Party. Babkha was rocked by riots between Rastakhizis and the SPP, with tensions climaxing with the PRP's decision to base itself in [[Kamalshahr]], Babkha. Right wing pressure eventually forced the SPP to cut its ties with the PRP and caused the SPP itself to splinter, with Fath Ali Nouradin defecting and forming his own Islamic Front of Babkha Party, which would later be renamed to the [[Azadegan Party]].

The Shah, forced to act to calm a volatile situation dissolved the Majlis and discharged the government. Fresh elections were called, and the Rastakhiz, now led by Ardashir Khan were tipped to take an easy victory. The Liberal Centre Party, quiet throughout the Socialist/Nationalist troubles had rebuilt itself unbeknownst to its rivals and had elected another new citizen as its leader. [[Pascale Dufoix]], the first Babkhan woman to hold such a high position took the leadership and began campaigning immediately. In what is regarded as the most incredible election ever held in Babkha, the Majlis was split even down the middle with the BLCP surprisingly receiving the most votes and taking 2 seats in the Majlis, and the Rastakhiz taking 2 seats, with the IFB taking the fifth. The Socialist Peoples Party, demoralised and discredited by consistent Rastakhiz pressure disintegrated and failed to gain a single seat.

===Babkha after Babak===
A period of great peace and harmony existed in Babkha, with the BLCP and Rastakhiz in coalition government under the leadership of the first female Grand Vizier of Babkha, Pascale Dufoix, Babkha's political system was riding on its crest.

However, surprisingly and to the shock, sadness and surprise of the micronational community, Babkha's founder and much loved Shah abdicated the throne. Citing real life duties the Shah made a rare sacrifice and allowed the Kingdom to live on, hand picking his closest advisor and Military Chief, Ardashir Khan (Ataxerxes) to be his successor. The transition of power, rarely seen in micronationalism was one of the smoothest and celebrated events in Babkhan history. The end of one great dynasty gave way to the beginning of another. The Kapav Era had ended and in its place Ardashir was crowned as the first Shah of the Osmani dynasty. On January 2003, Babkha saw another succession of the throne whereby the Shah of the Osmani - a curious mix of writer, politician and soldier - who secretly had only intended to rule for the length of time needed to secure the continuation of the Kingdom, abdicated to be replaced by another hand picked successor, former Grand Vizier Tahmaseb Farshbaf, who started the Abakhtari line of the Radiant Throne.

===Continued development===
Once again the face of Babkha changed, new citizens poured in as old ones left, and new political powers emerged. The Azadegan Party, traditionally on the fringe of politics somehow came to the forefront of the political establishment with its leader, [[Umra Khan]] a new citizen and fierce advocate of Islamic Socialism took the helm. Within months, elections were held and contested by the BLCP and Azadegan, the Islamists gained their highest number of seats ever, taking two while the Liberals took charge of government. Surprisingly the Azadegan eventually faded from the limelight and by the next elections, a new political power came into being; the [[Behsaz Party|Behsaz]] or Renaissance Party. The Behsaz Party was the the largest party in Babkha and held the majority of the seats in the Majlis i-Mellat.

However, with the relaxation of rules on dual-citizenship, the Babkhan Left began a new resurgence under the former PRP activist [[Kuralyov]] and Hanoverian citizen [[Kevin Hood]] [Abbas Madani] who between them founded the [[Qermez Party]], a secular replacement for the Islamist Azadegan, and gained a large following in a short space of time. Meanwhile a conservative mood had overtaken the Behsaz Party, which looked upon the successes of the first Behsaz administration as the pinnacle of the Babkhan achievement. Not everyone in Babkha shared this view. Indeed the Qermez railed against what it viewed as a lethargic and reactionary administration. Matters came to a head with the revival of the Babkhan Liberal Centre Party under [[Rakesh Ackbar]], who decided to end cooperation with the Grand Vizierate of Ardashir Khan Osmani and moved the BLCP to a centre left platform. When the Shahanshah called elections in August 2003 the BLCP and Qermez quickly resolved to form a coalition to attempt to force the Behsazis out of government. The election was one of the hardest fought in Babkhan history, with both sides making inflammatory speeches and intense use of propaganda. In the end, in spite of the overall vote being too close to call, the Behsaz gained four of the five seats on the Majlis-i-Mellat. Magnanimously, Ardashir Khan Osmani offered government positions to his defeated rivals who for the most part accepted.

===The Grand Commonwealth===
In January 2004, Ardashir opted to resign his commission leading to a short lived administration headed by [[Hesam Jahandar]]. In the mean time, the alliance between Qermez and BLCP lead to a merger platform named the [[Rastakhiz Party (Babkha)|Rastakhiz Party]]. Hesam's successor Rakesh Ackbar formed a successful minority administration that lasted from March 2004 to Decmber 2005, when Rakesh was replaced after a short period of absence by [[Darius Rugahi]], who basically continued the administration until the February 2005 elections. Influx of a few more conservative minded citizens and stagnation in the Rastakhiz Party led to an overwhelming victory for the Behsaz and a government under [[Ric Lyon|Rashid Arsalani]] was formed. During his administration the [[Grand Commonwealth]] came to life, a cooperation, yet not a complete merger between the micronations of [[Treesia]], [[Aerlig]], Babkha, [[Lemuria]] and [[Alteria]]. From now on the foreign affairs and military policies would be handled on the level of the Commonwealth, everything else on national level. Rashid tried to launch a set of badly needed reforms in Babkha, but due to absence of people in key positions (mainly in the Majlis) and due to bureaucracy, the reforms never took off.

With the formation of the Grand Commonwealth, Tahmaseb Shah was appointed as Shahan-Ri of the Grand Commonwealth. He decided it wouldn't be right to hold both the position of Shah in Babkha and that of Shahan-Ri in the Commonwealth, so he handed the position of Shah of Babkha back to Ardashir Khan. Ardashir later abdicated again, on 28 June 2007, in favor of Rashid Arsalani, who would reign over a dynamic rebirth of Babkha.

===After the Grand Commonwealth===
Following the return of past citizens, and the heightened interest of new citizens, the Kingdom of Babkha seceded from the Grand Commonwealth on 31 July 2007, following a vote in which nine of eleven citizens supported secession. Unlike the [[United Baronies of Aerlig and Treesia]], which had seceded from the Commonwealth two days prior, Babkha did not seek the approval of the Commonwealth's Majlis-i-Dharma for its secession. Instead, the Kingdom legitimized its declaration of independence on the basis that the Grand Commonwealth Charter was a nationally-ratified law, and could thus be repealed at that level without having to go through the Commonwealth's internal mechanisms for secession.

For much of the remainder of the reign of Rashid Shah, Hesam Jahandar once again served as head of government and Babkha was the preeminent superpower of Micras. Babkha looked to new avenues of development at this time, too. It was during this period that Vizier of National Development [[Tregh Tomsohnd|Kufukhaf Iskander Khan]], who had initially joined Babkha back in August 2002, began work on the Babkhi language project, which eventually earned him a FNORD award. Also during this time, Grand Vizier Jahandar made the enterpising step of proposing a 3D chat; while the idea didn't really pan out in Babkha, its was mention to King [[Alexander of Hanover]] provided the inspiration for [[Hanover]]'s foray onto Second Life in [[New Bergen]]. The Hanoverians never gave Jahandar credit for the inspiration.

===Recent events===
Rashid Shah abdicated on 28 June 2008, giving the throne to Hesam Jahandar. The reign of Hesam Shah saw further development of cultural projects such as the Babkhi language. However, this period was also marked by increased apathy in Babkha as toward micronationalism. Babkha began planning a change in direction, away from being a micronation and towards being a community. As part of these changes, the Kingdom gave parts of the norther provinces of [[Alkhiva]] and [[Báatharz]] to [[Ashkenatza]] as a gift. Following Babkha's participation in the [[Amokolian War]] against [[Ocia]], Babkha ceased to participate in the micronational community.

On 19 October 2009, Hesam Shah requested Babkha's removal from Micras. Five days later, he was replaced as Shah by [[Benkern|Cyrus Namvari Shahanshah]], who would lead the new Villainous Order of Babkhan Blackfriars. However, several things became clear during this era in Babkhan history. The VOBB gradually began to stagnate, as some established citizens, such as Kufukhaf Iskander Khan for an example, were less interested in such a community than a micronation. Without a purpose for existing, the title of Shah became more or less superfluous. Finally, the combination of the inactivity of the Shah, the appearance of slight instability in intermicronational relations and the renewal of several Babkhans' interest in micronationalism led to the re-emergence of the Babkhan micronation, now called the Imperial State of Babkha, on 4 August 2010. In the absence of the Shah, Kufukhaf Iskander Khan (who was renamed Truvus Roshnâm Slôbôvi on August 16) was declared Imperial Padishah Regent and Grand Vizier of Babkha and set out to form a government.

On 9 September 2010, Truvus Roshnâm Slôbôvi became the eighth Shah of Babkha after a Durbar of Emirs formally ruled that Cyrus Namvari Shahanshah. Shortly before his ascension to the throne, Truvus Roshnâm Shâh appointed Ardashir Khan Osmani to be the first Grand Vizier of his reign.

==Government and politics==
Babkha's government is presently in transition. In this transition, the [[Shah of Babkha]] is theoretically the absolute ruler of the state, but due to the prolonged absence of [[Benkern|Cyrus Namvari Shahanshah]], the reality is that Imperial Padishah Regent and Prime Minister [[Tregh Tomsohnd|Truvus Roshnâm Slôbôvi]] actually exercises much of this authority.

==Foreign relations and military==
Since Babkha has just begun to consider itself a micronation again, its foreign policy and military are still unsettled. There are, however, certain relationships that are particularly noteworthy.

===Antica===
Its relationship with [[Antica]] is presently Babkha's strongest intermicronational relationship. While the Antican Republic had initially sought non-alignment in the days of Babkha's rivalry with [[Shireroth]], relations between Babkha and Antica began to warm thereafter. By the time of the [[Amokolian War]], in which the two nations cooperated in the capture of Newport, Babkha and Antica were on track to being friends. The shift of Babkha to the VOBB placed this friendship on hold, however.

More recent developments have essentially demanded close relations between Antica and Babkha. One of the initial symptoms that Babkhans were contemplating a return to micronationalism came when several Babkhans joined Antica. As of August 19, 2010, the two nations share seven citizens. The two also share similar foreign policy objectives and are both old, well established, micronations. As of August 19, 2010, the two nations have entered into a strategic alliance under the [[Eagle-Camel Pact]].

===Ashkenatza===
Babkha initially enjoyed good relations with [[Ashkenatza]], from the date of the establishment of the former to the establishment of the VOBB. The two were particularly close allies under the [[Rozenkhan Declaration]], through which alliance Babkha provided Ashkenatza with invaluable military advisers, armaments and support. As Babkha was preparing its transition to the VOBB, it gave Ashkenatza the gift of regions of northern [[Alkhiva]] and [[Báatharz]] which became the original core of [[Mahoz HaSephardim]].

Relations between the two have hit an initial rough patch since Babkha's return, however. In the time during which Babkha was away from the MCS, [[Alexandria]], Ashkenatza, Antica and [[Stormark]] engaged in a race for the former Babkhan homeland of [[Eura]], resulting in the expansion of occidental Mahoz, as well as the possession of of a large and strategically significant portion of the eastern coast of Eura in oriental Mahoz. Upon Babkha's return to Eura, the Ashkenatzim immediately proposed the renewal of the Rozenkhan Declaration, with the addition of terms demanding Babkha's recognition of Mahoz. The Babkhan Minister of War and Foreign Affairs, the [[Ardashir Khan|Emir of Raspur]], countered with the proposition that Babkha would accept such terms if Ashkenatza gave Babkha the portion of Mahoz that lie along the eastern coast of Eura.

Initially, the Ashkenatzi envoy negotiating the terms indicated that Ashkenatza would be in favor of the Emir's proposal. Thereafter, in the popular micronational IRC chat ''#micronations'', the Nohsi of Ashkenatza announced that such was off limits as the area was an integral part of Mahoz. Finally, in a post in Antica, the Nohsi stated that Ashkenatza had offered Babkha most of what it wants and that the Babkhans were the ones who were refusing to negotiate.

However, progress was made when, on 28 August 2010, when Askenatza agreed to cede the eastern coast of Eura back to Babkha. Both Ashkenatza and Babkha are now working on mending their relationship.

===Elwynn===
At the onset of the rebellions that took place in Shireroth in August 2010, Babkha initially supported the Laqi and Elwynnese rebels. Following the revelation that the Laqi Free Republic was merely an attempt at causing a Shirerithian civil war, Babkhan interest in the Laqi cause faded. However, Babkha remained interested in the Elwynnese rebellion and recognized Elwynn on August 5, 2010. Worthy of note is that Elwynn's two most prominent leaders are both citizens and former [[Shah of Babkha|monarchs]] of Babkha.

==Culture==
Babkha has always been centered around a Persian cultural theme, albeit many people who don't recognize the differences between the various Middle Eastern cultures make the error of acting as if the theme is Arabic (which is nevertheless not totally untrue, as certain regions within Babkha do indeed have Arabic themes to them). Manifestations of this theme include the employment of Farsi titles, Persian names, etc., as well as some memes centering around people's perception of the middle east, such as the Babkhan Sandworm and the pronounced employment of camels.

Babkha has also developed some elements that were not derived from the theme. Examples of these include a dark, often perverse (some might call it degenerate) sense of humor, an unavoidable sense of pride in Babkha's historical achievements, a high propensity for alcohol use, a love of controversy and intrigue, and a high valuation of severity and volition.

==Economy==
Babkha does not presently have an active economic simulation. There appears to be some preliminary interest in joining the [[Small Commonwealth Unified Economy]], but it is uncertain whether or not it would be feasible or likely that Babkha would join.

==See also==
* [[Eura]]

==External links==
* [http://www.babkha.com/ Website]
* [http://babkha.com/forum/index.php Forums]

[[Category: Nations]]
[[Category:Babkha|*]]
[[Category:Grand Commonwealth]]

Slobovia

2010-09-21T13:43:35Z

Taurusrex:

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|country = Slobovia ''Slobowien''
|image_flag = Flag of Slobovia.PNG
|language = Slobovish, English
|capital = Grøßenburg
|largecity = Grøßenburg, Slobenburg, Þohnrsburg
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'''Slobovia''' was a micronation originally founded in 2000. Over the years, Slobovia fluctuated largely in size and activity, but it endured for a surprisingly long amount of time largely because of civic-minded citizens and, failing that, the sheer determination of the nation's founder to never let it die.

Slobovia went through many systems of government, but had its best and worst times as a republic. It was a republic throughout the Great Arwakung, and the republicanism was likely part of why the Arwakung succeeded (the Arwakungist republic encouraged citizen participation in all fields). But the fact that Slobovia was a republic also contributed in great part to the destruction that was wrought in the Gobbler Attacks (William Jesmer gained administrative access to Slobovia's old ezboard through the account of one of the admins, who may not have been an admin if Slobovia had not have been a republic at the time).

The nation put extremely high value into cultural pursuits. It placed extremely great pride behind the Slobovish Language, Slobovia's own conlang. It placed extremely great pride behind any valuable addition to the national culture, such as the White Slobovian, Slobovia's unofficial national drink, for example. Slobovia was very distinctive, and can be difficult to define; it may have been overlooked at times, but it could never be mistaken for anything other than itself.

==History==
=== The Birth of Slobovia ===
Late in the year 1999, [[Tregh Tomsohnd]] stumbled upon micronational websites and the hobby of micronationalism. In the next Spring, he and a group of his friends founded the first incarnation of Slobovia, which was at the time an offline hobby micronation. Tomsohnd was declared Kaiser of Slobovia. In the beginning, Slobovia's theme was based partially upon late Nineteenth Century Germany, most Slobovians of the time having German ancestry.

On August 8, 2000, after lying about the age of the micronation, Slobovia was admitted into the [[League of Secessionist States]]. Thus began nine months of immaturity and bug nationhood, culminating in the Slobovia vs. Optimus Guardiat conflict of February 1 - May 3, 2001, which resulted in Slobovia being annexed by the [[Amador|People's Republic of Amador]] to end the troubles, and the Optimus Guardiat ending its existence.

On July 1, 2001, Slobovia re-obtained her independence from Amador, but from then into early 2002, slowly bled to death. As 2002 began, Slobovia lost its value in fun, and as a hobby micronation, thus was dormant.

=== Slobovia as an Online Micronation ===
In August, 2002, Tomsohnd immigrated to the [[Babkha|Kingdom of Babkha]], and shortly thereafter brought Slobovia, of which he was the only remaining citizen, under Babkhan sovereignty. Slobovia did not grow during the time that it was a Babkhan colony, however, Tomsohnd learned many political and diplomatic lessons in his time in Babkha. He ended up obtaining the prestigious position of Vizier of Culture and Public Welfare under the Government of then Grand Vizier [[Tahmaseb Farshbaf]], as well as a seat in the Majlis, and an appointment as an envoy to [[Baracão]].

Tomsohnd, however, was not satisfied for long with lower level positions, and, in December of the same year, quietly seceded from Babkha, with Babkhan acceptance. He then took Slobovia and entered it into an ill-fated federation of his own design, the [[Prinitica|Federated States of Prinitica]]. The Federated States, combined with its later successor state, the [[Ayllu|Kingdom of Ayllu]], did not last through March, 2003. Finally, in April, 2003, Slobovia was resurrected as, for the first time, an independent online hobby micronation.

In her state of new found independence, Slobovia returned to her original German Imperial theme, and for the first time even included German language therein. This would not last, however, as Tomsohnd's desire to experiment with different systems of government got the best of him. A socialist republic was established, and during the same time, the King of [[Cranda]], who was also a Slobov at the time, began developing the [[Slobovish Language]].

===Slobovia's Great Awakening===
As the [[Slobovish Language]] was developing, a new political ideal came to lead the new Slobovish Republic that followed the socialist Slobovish Democratic Republic; this ideal was [[Arwakungism]]. Arwakung is the Slobovish word for "awakening, reawakening, renaissance," and the Arwakungist Movement came to be at the forefront of calling for a federal republic composed of the Germanic-themed micronations of Micras of the time (namely, Slobovia, [[Cranda]] and [[Northworthy]]).

As Arwakungism guided Slobovian policy, leaders in Cranda and Northworthy also began to wish for the creation of a union of the Germanic-themed micronations of the MCS. The result of this was [[Arminy]], which originally was simply a community of micronations with shared defensive and diplomatic functions. As time went by, however, the Crandish and Northworthians wanted to form a total union, as a monarchy, while the Slobovs wanted a republic. In the end, this led to the Slobovish withdrawal from the Arminian Community and, thereafter, Cranda and Northworthy composed the United Kingdom of Arminy.

===Gobbler===
After withdrawing from the Arminian Community, Slobovia went back to being a republic for a short period of time. The Gobbler Attacks, however, ended the Slobovish Republic, as security concerns lead to the restoration of the Monarchy. This Slobovish Empire itself only lasted a few weeks, as Tomsohnd no longer had the time to devote to micronations.

===The Little Interlude of þie Wehzieðe===
In December, 2004, however, [[Edgard Portela]] would bring Tomsohnd back into micronations as a member of the [[San Martin|Republic of San Martin]]. Originally, Tomsohnd was the Republic's Vice President, however, he defeated Portela in the Republic's first actual Presidential Election, and thus became head of state. During his time as President of San Martin, he brought Slobovia back as the Kingdom of Slobovia, and, later, was crowned Emperor of San Martin, after a coup lead by Portela, hence creating a personal union between Slobovia and San Martin.

Tomsohnd allowed his creative and visionary side take over, and began to maneuver for the creation of a political union that was to be known as Opulentia. After a great deal of planning, it was decided that after the Opulentian union was complete, Opulentia would be made a decentralized micronation of a new breed, half online and half offline, with the offline portions including many social and economic functions. Fate and rebellion, however, prevented this from happening, as Martino socialists began a rebellion that ended with Tomsohnd's abdication as Emperor of San Martin, and the eventual collapse of San Martin.

=== The Return of þie Wehzieðe ===
Following the collapse of the Martino Empire, and the death of any hopes for the creation of Opulentia, Tomsohnd made the decision to bring Slobovia back to its roots. He immediately folded the online Kingdom of Slobovia, and began planning for the new, offline, Slobovish Realm. For the first time ever, Slobovia was not just to be a hobby micronation, but it would be a parallel society, with political, social and economic purposes.

However, Tomsohnd didn't figure out how he was going to recruit people. In 2007 and 2008, Slobovia was back as a online micronation, but still haunted by the ghosts of Gobbler, the failure of Opulentia, and the difficulty of returning to the good times of the Arwakung. These ghosts combined to create a Slobovia that was unsure of itself, a Slobovia that was so petrified of another Gobbler that elements strongly wanted monarchy, but a Slobovia that remembered so well the bliss of the Arwakung that other elements could not stomach monarchy.

During the 2007-2008 period, Slobovia frequently fluctuated between monarchy, republic and inactivity. Finally, however, the worst fears of the monarchists were realized when Slobovia's invision board was attacked on 15 April 2008. This pushed Tomsohnd, who had been sitting on the fence, over the edge to the point where he sided with the monarchists. However, the damage was done and Slobovia again collapsed into inactivity.

==Culture==
Slobovia was always first and foremost a recreational micronation, which also had social, political and economic faces. A large part of the social and recreational faces center around simulating the trappings of a nation/state, but this simulation is less simulation in some important areas. In the culture and the general community, Slobovia is defined by its participants rather than by the simulation. The nation's motto was ''Þu Woltsch, Þu Kantsch'' (Roughly translating as ''If you will it, You can do it'')

The one great simulated aspect that is absolutely important to Slobovish culture is the Slobovish Language. As a constructed language it is very much simulated, and as a ceremonial language it did not serve very much as a functional aspect. However, the Slobovish language was a defining factor in Slobovish culture, and a source of pride for many Slobovs.

Beyond the simulated aspects, there were some very real cultural elements, such as Slobovish cuisine, Slobovia's symbols, Slobovish poetry and lyrics, etc., which were real because they were real manifestations of the mix of cultural influences brought to the table by the individual members of the community. Moreover, the community itself was very real; Slobovia was the sum of all of its citizens.

===National Anthem===

'''Leuþ zo Slobowien''' (Slobovish for "Hymn to Slobovia") is a Slobovish patriotic song originally written by Tregh Tomsohnd and Johanns fonn Klosso in 2003. It was originally intended for use as a national anthem and was the best candidate for being the national anthem of Slobovia, despite the fact that it only consists of one verse. However, although it was the best anthem available, it was never officially adopted.

{|class="toccolours" cellpadding="10" align=center rules="cols"
!colspan="2" bgcolor="steelblue" |Leuþ zo Slobowien
|-
!Slobovish lyrics !! Approximate translation
|-
|
Slobowien, hailas go’! 
Hailas go’, usr landt teur so, 
Þin leucht schal heumr se’n 
Ane bauke berghzige schaunige þ’n. 
Þine sønde unð taghtren war 
Schoul’n mar’n þik nagh þa’rr, 
Schei schoul’n bihaldten þine ðighi unð leuvfen þine nam’; 
Þu schaltsch se’n ir moðrlan’
|
Slobovia, hail to thee! 
Hail to thee, our land so dear, 
Thy light shall ever be 
A beacon bright and clear. 
Thy sons and daughters true 
Will proclaim thee near and far, 
They shall guard thy gains and love thy name; 
Thou shalt be their Motherland. 
|}

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Babkha

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|headofstatetitle = [[Shah of Babkha|Shâhanshâh]]
|headofstate = [[Truvus Roshnâm Shâh]]
|headofgovernmenttitle = [[Prime Minister of Babkha|Prime Minister]]
|headofgovernment = [[Ardashir Khan Osmani]]
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|area = 9,728,732 km²
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'''Babkha''' (Farsi: '''بابخا''' ''Babkhâ''), officially the '''Imperial State of Babkha''' (Farsi: '''دولت شاهنشاهی بابخا''' ''Dowlat-e Shâhanshâhi-ye Babkhâ'') is a nation occupying most of [[Eura]]. It is bordered by [[Ashkenatza|Ashkenatzi]] [[Mahoz HaSephardim]] to the northwest, north and east, [[Antica|Antican]] [[Eranistan]] to the north and northeast, an unnamed [[Alexandria|Alexandrian]] colony to the southeast, the [[Stormark|Stormarkian]] [[High Queen Asa Isles]] and [[Land of Stormark's Rose]] to the south, and [[Natopia|Natopian]] [[South Mehlville]] to the southwest.

Babkha is among the oldest nations in the sector, having been founded in the Autumn of 2000. It has spent the majority of its long history as a major power in the sector; even at its weakest times the wise knew not to underestimate Babkha, and the naive learned quickly. Babkha's also had a long history of being a melting pot for the community - many prominent micronationalists had their first micronational citizenship in Babkha and went on to hold others, and Babkha has had an unspoken tradition of having given many other talented micronationalists their first dual citizenship.

== History ==
===Early days===
Babkha was founded on October 12 2000, as the Kingdom of Babkha. In the beginning it merely had a simple website and a humble declaration of micronationhood, as well as its founder's hope to turn his boyhood dream into reality. Titled Shah Babak XXVI, The young [[Shah of Babkha|Shah]], would later drop his Europeanised title in favor of the Persian title of [[Babak Kapav Mehr]], "Babak, Light of Kapav". Kapav was the old name of the Province of Kapitalia, where mythically, Babak The Great ruled and went on to conquer the other Babkhan kingdoms to unite and found a single Babkhan nation.

Babkha had very humble beginnings, a small, simple website to announce its existence and a document, its first constitution that outlined the Shah's ambition to create a large, politically vibrant social and cultural experiment. The first people to become Babkhan citizens are notable, the very first was named Raqshid Hamdollayi, who would later change his name to [[Fath Ali Nouradin]] and be etched in Babkhan folklore with tales from his exploits in the Treesian war. Another significant Babkhan to join early on was the very first online citizen to be approved, a Finnish man with a self confessed love of the middle east adopted the name [[Tahmaseb Farshbaf]] and was soon appointed Vizier of Foreign Affairs, a post he would hold for close to two years.

Babkha grew in fame and notoriety, as its distinct culture started to evolve, and soon, within a month, on September 13th, the enigmatic Shah acquired a territory to the new Babkhan Empire. A deal was struck with [[Thomas Mountian]], and [[Bathland]] was acquired as an "Autonomous Babkhan Territory". Babkha would go on to be one of the earliest micronations to join a new and dynamic organisation that had sprung up in the vacuum left by a nearly defunct [[League of Secessionist States|LoSS]]. The [[League of Micronations]] was founded and would in the future become a fierce battle ground between Babkha and her adversaries, most notably the [[Attera|Rasinate of Qattera Macussia]].

===Political progress===
Initially founded as a Despotism, the Shah soon granted the growing citizenry of Babkha a [[Majlis of Babkha|parliament]] and permitted the formation of Political Parties. The Parliament was named the "Majlis i Satrapan", and was initially a direct democracy. The founding parties were the [[Babkhan Liberal Centre Party]], the [[Socialist Taj Party]] and the [[Conservative Party (Babkha)|Conservative Party]].

The political and legal landscape of Babkha would soon be changed dramatically however. A Czech judge named [[George Nantell]] became a Babkhan citizen and immediately drafted a constitution granting the Majlis equal power to the Shah and was appointed Minister of Justice to oversee the construction of a Judicial Branch of government. Within a month, a new constitution was passed through the Majlis and the position of [[Prime Minister of Babkha|Grand Vizier]] (Prime Minister) was created, initially, the Shah had the right to appoint the Grand Vizier, and it was Tahmaseb Farshbaf who was chosen for the Job. The new constitution had also created a Judiciary, with a [[Constitutional Tribunal (Babkha)|Constitutional Tribunal]], a [[Magistrates Court (Babkha)|Magistrates Court]] and a [[Supreme Court of Babkha|Supreme Court]], Nantell was appointed Chief Justice and President of the Constitutional Tribunal.

The Political life of Babkha was taking shape at this point too, the BLCP grew to become a strong party, while the Socialist Taj was abandoned. At this time, a host of new citizens had arrived and a new political ideology had sprung up from the new citizens. The [[Rastakhiz Movement|Rastakhiz movement]], a political party, founded by and led by [[Ramin Qajar]] aimed for a Babkhan renaissance, and quickly established itself as a right wing nationalist party. One of the most devout followers of Qajar and the Rastakhiz movement, was a fresh military man named [[Ardashir Khan|Ataxerxes]].

At the same time, another ideology had found a home in Babkha, the Socialist movement brought in by former [[Reunion]] citizen [[Juan Pablo Var]] and El Doessen (who later adopted the Babkhan name of [[Mirza Malkom Khan]]) quickly gained ground in Babkha and Var was appointed Grand Vizier. The [[Socialist People's Party (Babkha)|Socialist Peoples Party]] was quickly founded and in a move that led to mass sectarian violence, the SPP aligned itself with an aggressive international Communist movement, the Peoples Revolutionary Party. Babkha was rocked by riots between Rastakhizis and the SPP, with tensions climaxing with the PRP's decision to base itself in [[Kamalshahr]], Babkha. Right wing pressure eventually forced the SPP to cut its ties with the PRP and caused the SPP itself to splinter, with Fath Ali Nouradin defecting and forming his own Islamic Front of Babkha Party, which would later be renamed to the [[Azadegan Party]].

The Shah, forced to act to calm a volatile situation dissolved the Majlis and discharged the government. Fresh elections were called, and the Rastakhiz, now led by Ardashir Khan were tipped to take an easy victory. The Liberal Centre Party, quiet throughout the Socialist/Nationalist troubles had rebuilt itself unbeknownst to its rivals and had elected another new citizen as its leader. [[Pascale Dufoix]], the first Babkhan woman to hold such a high position took the leadership and began campaigning immediately. In what is regarded as the most incredible election ever held in Babkha, the Majlis was split even down the middle with the BLCP surprisingly receiving the most votes and taking 2 seats in the Majlis, and the Rastakhiz taking 2 seats, with the IFB taking the fifth. The Socialist Peoples Party, demoralised and discredited by consistent Rastakhiz pressure disintegrated and failed to gain a single seat.

===Babkha after Babak===
A period of great peace and harmony existed in Babkha, with the BLCP and Rastakhiz in coalition government under the leadership of the first female Grand Vizier of Babkha, Pascale Dufoix, Babkha's political system was riding on its crest.

However, surprisingly and to the shock, sadness and surprise of the micronational community, Babkha's founder and much loved Shah abdicated the throne. Citing real life duties the Shah made a rare sacrifice and allowed the Kingdom to live on, hand picking his closest advisor and Military Chief, Ardashir Khan (Ataxerxes) to be his successor. The transition of power, rarely seen in micronationalism was one of the smoothest and celebrated events in Babkhan history. The end of one great dynasty gave way to the beginning of another. The Kapav Era had ended and in its place Ardashir was crowned as the first Shah of the Osmani dynasty. On January 2003, Babkha saw another succession of the throne whereby the Shah of the Osmani - a curious mix of writer, politician and soldier - who secretly had only intended to rule for the length of time needed to secure the continuation of the Kingdom, abdicated to be replaced by another hand picked successor, former Grand Vizier Tahmaseb Farshbaf, who started the Abakhtari line of the Radiant Throne.

===Continued development===
Once again the face of Babkha changed, new citizens poured in as old ones left, and new political powers emerged. The Azadegan Party, traditionally on the fringe of politics somehow came to the forefront of the political establishment with its leader, [[Umra Khan]] a new citizen and fierce advocate of Islamic Socialism took the helm. Within months, elections were held and contested by the BLCP and Azadegan, the Islamists gained their highest number of seats ever, taking two while the Liberals took charge of government. Surprisingly the Azadegan eventually faded from the limelight and by the next elections, a new political power came into being; the [[Behsaz Party|Behsaz]] or Renaissance Party. The Behsaz Party was the the largest party in Babkha and held the majority of the seats in the Majlis i-Mellat.

However, with the relaxation of rules on dual-citizenship, the Babkhan Left began a new resurgence under the former PRP activist [[Kuralyov]] and Hanoverian citizen [[Kevin Hood]] [Abbas Madani] who between them founded the [[Qermez Party]], a secular replacement for the Islamist Azadegan, and gained a large following in a short space of time. Meanwhile a conservative mood had overtaken the Behsaz Party, which looked upon the successes of the first Behsaz administration as the pinnacle of the Babkhan achievement. Not everyone in Babkha shared this view. Indeed the Qermez railed against what it viewed as a lethargic and reactionary administration. Matters came to a head with the revival of the Babkhan Liberal Centre Party under [[Rakesh Ackbar]], who decided to end cooperation with the Grand Vizierate of Ardashir Khan Osmani and moved the BLCP to a centre left platform. When the Shahanshah called elections in August 2003 the BLCP and Qermez quickly resolved to form a coalition to attempt to force the Behsazis out of government. The election was one of the hardest fought in Babkhan history, with both sides making inflammatory speeches and intense use of propaganda. In the end, in spite of the overall vote being too close to call, the Behsaz gained four of the five seats on the Majlis-i-Mellat. Magnanimously, Ardashir Khan Osmani offered government positions to his defeated rivals who for the most part accepted.

===The Grand Commonwealth===
In January 2004, Ardashir opted to resign his commission leading to a short lived administration headed by [[Hesam Jahandar]]. In the mean time, the alliance between Qermez and BLCP lead to a merger platform named the [[Rastakhiz Party (Babkha)|Rastakhiz Party]]. Hesam's successor Rakesh Ackbar formed a successful minority administration that lasted from March 2004 to Decmber 2005, when Rakesh was replaced after a short period of absence by [[Darius Rugahi]], who basically continued the administration until the February 2005 elections. Influx of a few more conservative minded citizens and stagnation in the Rastakhiz Party led to an overwhelming victory for the Behsaz and a government under [[Ric Lyon|Rashid Arsalani]] was formed. During his administration the [[Grand Commonwealth]] came to life, a cooperation, yet not a complete merger between the micronations of [[Treesia]], [[Aerlig]], Babkha, [[Lemuria]] and [[Alteria]]. From now on the foreign affairs and military policies would be handled on the level of the Commonwealth, everything else on national level. Rashid tried to launch a set of badly needed reforms in Babkha, but due to absence of people in key positions (mainly in the Majlis) and due to bureaucracy, the reforms never took off.

With the formation of the Grand Commonwealth, Tahmaseb Shah was appointed as Shahan-Ri of the Grand Commonwealth. He decided it wouldn't be right to hold both the position of Shah in Babkha and that of Shahan-Ri in the Commonwealth, so he handed the position of Shah of Babkha back to Ardashir Khan. Ardashir later abdicated again, on 28 June 2007, in favor of Rashid Arsalani, who would reign over a dynamic rebirth of Babkha.

===After the Grand Commonwealth===
Following the return of past citizens, and the heightened interest of new citizens, the Kingdom of Babkha seceded from the Grand Commonwealth on 31 July 2007, following a vote in which nine of eleven citizens supported secession. Unlike the [[United Baronies of Aerlig and Treesia]], which had seceded from the Commonwealth two days prior, Babkha did not seek the approval of the Commonwealth's Majlis-i-Dharma for its secession. Instead, the Kingdom legitimized its declaration of independence on the basis that the Grand Commonwealth Charter was a nationally-ratified law, and could thus be repealed at that level without having to go through the Commonwealth's internal mechanisms for secession.

For much of the remainder of the reign of Rashid Shah, Hesam Jahandar once again served as head of government and Babkha was the preeminent superpower of Micras. Babkha looked to new avenues of development at this time, too. It was during this period that Vizier of National Development [[Tregh Tomsohnd|Kufukhaf Iskander Khan]], who had initially joined Babkha back in August 2002, began work on the Babkhi language project, which eventually earned him a FNORD award. Also during this time, Grand Vizier Jahandar made the enterpising step of proposing a 3D chat; while the idea didn't really pan out in Babkha, its was mention to King [[Alexander of Hanover]] provided the inspiration for [[Hanover]]'s foray onto Second Life in [[New Bergen]]. The Hanoverians never gave Jahandar credit for the inspiration.

===Recent events===
Rashid Shah abdicated on 28 June 2008, giving the throne to Hesam Jahandar. The reign of Hesam Shah saw further development of cultural projects such as the Babkhi language. However, this period was also marked by increased apathy in Babkha as toward micronationalism. Babkha began planning a change in direction, away from being a micronation and towards being a community. As part of these changes, the Kingdom gave parts of the norther provinces of [[Alkhiva]] and [[Báatharz]] to [[Ashkenatza]] as a gift. Following Babkha's participation in the [[Amokolian War]] against [[Ocia]], Babkha ceased to participate in the micronational community.

On 19 October 2009, Hesam Shah requested Babkha's removal from Micras. Five days later, he was replaced as Shah by [[Benkern|Cyrus Namvari Shahanshah]], who would lead the new Villainous Order of Babkhan Blackfriars. However, several things became clear during this era in Babkhan history. The VOBB gradually began to stagnate, as some established citizens, such as Kufukhaf Iskander Khan for an example, were less interested in such a community than a micronation. Without a purpose for existing, the title of Shah became more or less superfluous. Finally, the combination of the inactivity of the Shah, the appearance of slight instability in intermicronational relations and the renewal of several Babkhans' interest in micronationalism led to the re-emergence of the Babkhan micronation, now called the Imperial State of Babkha, on 4 August 2010. In the absence of the Shah, Kufukhaf Iskander Khan (who was renamed Truvus Roshnâm Slôbôvi on August 16) was declared Imperial Padishah Regent and Grand Vizier of Babkha and set out to form a government.

On 9 September 2010, Truvus Roshnâm Slôbôvi became the eighth Shah of Babkha after a Durbar of Emirs formally ruled that Cyrus Namvari Shahanshah. Shortly before his ascension to the throne, Truvus Roshnâm Shâh appointed Ardashir Khan Osmani to be the first Grand Vizier of his reign.

==Government and politics==
Babkha's government is presently in transition. In this transition, the [[Shah of Babkha]] is theoretically the absolute ruler of the state, but due to the prolonged absence of [[Benkern|Cyrus Namvari Shahanshah]], the reality is that Imperial Padishah Regent and Prime Minister [[Tregh Tomsohnd|Truvus Roshnâm Slôbôvi]] actually exercises much of this authority.

==Foreign relations and military==
Since Babkha has just begun to consider itself a micronation again, its foreign policy and military are still unsettled. There are, however, certain relationships that are particularly noteworthy.

===Antica===
Its relationship with [[Antica]] is presently Babkha's strongest intermicronational relationship. While the Antican Republic had initially sought non-alignment in the days of Babkha's rivalry with [[Shireroth]], relations between Babkha and Antica began to warm thereafter. By the time of the [[Amokolian War]], in which the two nations cooperated in the capture of Newport, Babkha and Antica were on track to being friends. The shift of Babkha to the VOBB placed this friendship on hold, however.

More recent developments have essentially demanded close relations between Antica and Babkha. One of the initial symptoms that Babkhans were contemplating a return to micronationalism came when several Babkhans joined Antica. As of August 19, 2010, the two nations share seven citizens. The two also share similar foreign policy objectives and are both old, well established, micronations. As of August 19, 2010, the two nations have entered into a strategic alliance under the [[Eagle-Camel Pact]].

===Ashkenatza===
Babkha initially enjoyed good relations with [[Ashkenatza]], from the date of the establishment of the former to the establishment of the VOBB. The two were particularly close allies under the [[Rozenkhan Declaration]], through which alliance Babkha provided Ashkenatza with invaluable military advisers, armaments and support. As Babkha was preparing its transition to the VOBB, it gave Ashkenatza the gift of regions of northern [[Alkhiva]] and [[Báatharz]] which became the original core of [[Mahoz HaSephardim]].

Relations between the two have hit an initial rough patch since Babkha's return, however. In the time during which Babkha was away from the MCS, [[Alexandria]], Ashkenatza, Antica and [[Stormark]] engaged in a race for the former Babkhan homeland of [[Eura]], resulting in the expansion of occidental Mahoz, as well as the possession of of a large and strategically significant portion of the eastern coast of Eura in oriental Mahoz. Upon Babkha's return to Eura, the Ashkenatzim immediately proposed the renewal of the Rozenkhan Declaration, with the addition of terms demanding Babkha's recognition of Mahoz. The Babkhan Minister of War and Foreign Affairs, the [[Ardashir Khan|Emir of Raspur]], countered with the proposition that Babkha would accept such terms if Ashkenatza gave Babkha the portion of Mahoz that lie along the eastern coast of Eura.

Initially, the Ashkenatzi envoy negotiating the terms indicated that Ashkenatza would be in favor of the Emir's proposal. Thereafter, in the popular micronational IRC chat ''#micronations'', the Nohsi of Ashkenatza announced that such was off limits as the area was an integral part of Mahoz. Finally, in a post in Antica, the Nohsi stated that Ashkenatza had offered Babkha most of what it wants and that the Babkhans were the ones who were refusing to negotiate.

However, progress was made when, on 28 August 2010, when Askenatza agreed to cede the eastern coast of Eura back to Babkha. Both Ashkenatza and Babkha are now working on mending their relationship.

===Elwynn===
At the onset of the rebellions that took place in Shireroth in August 2010, Babkha initially supported the Laqi and Elwynnese rebels. Following the revelation that the Laqi Free Republic was merely an attempt at causing a Shirerithian civil war, Babkhan interest in the Laqi cause faded. However, Babkha remained interested in the Elwynnese rebellion and recognized Elwynn on August 5, 2010. Worthy of note is that Elwynn's two most prominent leaders are both citizens and former [[Shah of Babkha|monarchs]] of Babkha.

==Culture==
Babkha has always been centered around a Persian cultural theme, albeit many people who don't recognize the differences between the various Middle Eastern cultures make the error of acting as if the theme is Arabic (which is nevertheless not totally untrue, as certain regions within Babkha do indeed have Arabic themes to them). Manifestations of this theme include the employment of Farsi titles, Persian names, etc., as well as some memes centering around people's perception of the middle east, such as the Babkhan Sandworm and the pronounced employment of camels.

Babkha has also developed some elements that were not derived from the theme. Examples of these include a dark, often perverse (some might call it degenerate) sense of humor, an unavoidable sense of pride in Babkha's historical achievements, a high propensity for alcohol use, a love of controversy and intrigue, and a high valuation of severity and volition.

==Economy==
Babkha does not presently have an active economic simulation. There appears to be some preliminary interest in joining the [[Small Commonwealth Unified Economy]], but it is uncertain whether or not it would be feasible or likely that Babkha would join.

==See also==
* [[Eura]]

==External links==
* [http://www.babkha.com/ Website]
* [http://babkha.com/forum/index.php Forums]

[[Category: Nations]]
[[Category:Babkha|*]]
[[Category:Grand Commonwealth]]

Shah of Babkha

2010-09-09T23:04:53Z

Taurusrex: /* List of Shahs */

The '''Shâhanshâh of Babkha''', often shortened to ''Shah'' is the head of state of Babkha, which is, temporarily at least, a transitional absolute monarchy pending the introduction of a constitution and of a more permanent system of government. The Babkhan monarchy is as old as Babkha itself, beginning with [[Babak Kapav Mehr|Babak Shah]]'s establishment of Babkha on October 12, 2000. There have, so far, been six Shahs of Babkha.

==List of Shahs==
{| class="wikitable"
|--
! #
! Name
! House
! Emirate
! From
! To
|-
| 1 || [[Babak Kapav Mehr|Babak Shah the Great]] || Kapav || Kamalshahr || 12 October 2000 || 10 March 2002
|-
| 2 || [[Ardashir Khan|Ardashir Osmani Shah I]] || Osmani || Raspur || 10 March 2002 || 28 January 2003
|-
| 3 || [[Tahmaseb Farshbaf|Tahmaseb Abakhtari Shah]] || Abakhtari || Vey || 28 January 2003 || 6 May 2005
|-
| 4 || [[Ardashir Khan|Ardashir Osmani Shah II]] || Osmani || Raspur || 6 May 2005 || 28 June 2007
|-
| 5 || [[Ric Lyon|Rashid Arsalani Shah]] || Arsalani || Sathrati || 28 June 2007 || 23 June 2008
|-
| 6 || [[Hesam Jahandar|Hesam Jahandar Shah]] || Jahandar || Sajin || 23 June 2008 || 24 October 2009
|-
| 7 || [[Benkern|Cyrus Namvari Shah]] || Jahandar-Namvari || ''pending'' || 24 October 2009 || 9 September 2010
|-
| 8 || [[Truvus Roshnâm Shâh]] || Slôbôvi || || 9 September 2010 || ''Incumbent''
|}

[[Category:Babkha]]

Grand Vizier of Babkha

2010-09-09T23:03:32Z

Taurusrex: /* List of Grand Viziers */

The '''Prime Minister of Babkha''', commonly known as the '''Grand Vizier''', is [[Babkha]]'s head of government.

==List of Grand Viziers==
{| class="wikitable"
|--
! #
! Name
! Took office
! Left office
! Party
|-- bgcolor=#FFE153
| 1 || [[Tahmaseb Farshbaf]] || 6 May 2001 || 19 June 2001 ||[[Babkhan Liberal Centre Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#aabbcc
| 2 || [[Ramin Qajar]] || 19 June 2001 || 28 June 2001 ||[[Rastakhiz Party (Babkha; 2001)|Rastakhiz Party]]
|-
|colspan=2 align=center |''' ''VACANT'' '''|| 28 June 2001 || 24 August 2001 ||
|-- bgcolor=#ff8888
| 3 || [[Juan Pablo Var]] || 24 August 2001 || 23 November 2001 ||[[Socialist People's Party (Babkha)|Socialist People's Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#FFE153
| 4 || [[Pascale Dufoix]] || 22 November 2001 || 24 June 2002* ||[[Babkhan Liberal Centre Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#FFE153
| 5 || [[Tahmaseb Farshbaf]] || 30 April 2002* || 28 January 2003 ||[[Babkhan Liberal Centre Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#6699cc
| 6 || [[Abbas Namvari]] || 28 January 2003 || 18 March 2003 || [[Behsaz Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#6699cc
| 7 || [[Ardashir Khan Osmani]] || 18 March 2003 || 28 January 2004 || [[Behsaz Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#6699cc
| 8 || [[Hesam Jahandar]] || 28 January 2004 || 6 April 2004 || [[Behsaz Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#ff8855
| 9 || [[Rakesh Maziar Ackbar]] || 6 April 2004 || December 2004 || [[Rastakhiz Party (Babkha; 2004)|Rastakhiz Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#CCCCFF
| 10 || [[Darius Rugahi]] || December 2004 || February 2005 || [[Farâvan âzâd Farâdahes]]
|-- bgcolor=#6699cc
| 11 || [[Rashid Arsalani]] || February 2005 || 3 June 2005 || [[Behsaz Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#6699cc
| 12 || [[Amir Shervanis]] || 3 June 2005 || 27 December 2005 || [[Behsaz Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#6699cc
| 13 || [[Muhammed al-Baqir]] || 27 December 2005 || 20 March 2006 || [[Behsaz Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#CCCCFF
| 14 || [[Darius Rugahi]] || 28 March 2006 || 1 August 2007 || [[Farâvan âzâd Farâdahes]]
|-- bgcolor=#6699cc
| 15 || [[Hesam Jahandar]] || 1 August 2007 || 22 January 2008 || [[Behsaz Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#6699cc
| 16 || [[Behmanesh Farzan]] || 22 January 2008 || 15 August 2008 || [[Behsaz Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#ffdead
| 17 || [[Sfeir Jahangir Zsharri]] || 15 August 2008 || 13 December 2008 || [[Party of Reasoned Politics]]
|-
|colspan=2 align=center |''' ''VACANT'' '''|| 13 December 2008 || 4 August 2010 ||
|-- bgcolor=#DDDDDD
| 18 || [[Truvus Roshnâm Slôbôvi]] || 4 August 2010 || 9 September 2010 || Independent
|-- bgcolor=#6699cc
| 19 || [[Ardashir Khan Osmani]] || 9 September 2010 || ''Incumbent'' || [[Behsaz Party]]
|}* - [[Pascale Dufoix]] was inactive after 30 April 2002. [[Tahmaseb Farshbaf]] served as Acting Grand Vizier from then to 24 June 2002, when he was appointed in his own right.

[[Category:Babkha]]

Shah of Babkha

2010-09-09T22:59:08Z

Taurusrex: /* List of Shahs */

The '''Shâhanshâh of Babkha''', often shortened to ''Shah'' is the head of state of Babkha, which is, temporarily at least, a transitional absolute monarchy pending the introduction of a constitution and of a more permanent system of government. The Babkhan monarchy is as old as Babkha itself, beginning with [[Babak Kapav Mehr|Babak Shah]]'s establishment of Babkha on October 12, 2000. There have, so far, been six Shahs of Babkha.

==List of Shahs==
{| class="wikitable"
|--
! #
! Name
! House
! Emirate
! From
! To
|-
| 1 || [[Babak Kapav Mehr|Babak Shah the Great]] || Kapav || Kamalshahr || 12 October 2000 || 10 March 2002
|-
| 2 || [[Ardashir Khan|Ardashir Osmani Shah I]] || Osmani || Raspur || 10 March 2002 || 28 January 2003
|-
| 3 || [[Tahmaseb Farshbaf|Tahmaseb Abakhtari Shah]] || Abakhtari || Vey || 28 January 2003 || 6 May 2005
|-
| 4 || [[Ardashir Khan|Ardashir Osmani Shah II]] || Osmani || Raspur || 6 May 2005 || 28 June 2007
|-
| 5 || [[Ric Lyon|Rashid Arsalani Shah]] || Arsalani || Sathrati || 28 June 2007 || 23 June 2008
|-
| 6 || [[Hesam Jahandar|Hesam Jahandar Shah]] || Jahandar || Sajin || 23 June 2008 || 24 October 2009
|-
| 7 || [[Benkern|Cyrus Namvari Shah]] || Jahandar-Namvari || ''pending'' || 24 October 2009 || 9 September 2010
|-
| 8 || [[Tregh Tomsohnd|Truvus Roshnâm Shâh]] || Slôbôvi || || 9 September 2010 || ''Incumbent''
|}

[[Category:Babkha]]

Grand Vizier of Babkha

2010-08-25T21:25:15Z

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The '''Prime Minister of Babkha''', commonly known as the '''Grand Vizier''', is [[Babkha]]'s head of government.

==List of Grand Viziers==
{| class="wikitable"
|--
! #
! Name
! Took office
! Left office
! Party
|-- bgcolor=#FFE153
| 1 || [[Tahmaseb Farshbaf]] || 6 May 2001 || 19 June 2001 ||[[Babkhan Liberal Centre Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#aabbcc
| 2 || [[Ramin Qajar]] || 19 June 2001 || 28 June 2001 ||[[Rastakhiz Party (Babkha; 2001)|Rastakhiz Party]]
|-
|colspan=2 align=center |''' ''VACANT'' '''|| 28 June 2001 || 24 August 2001 ||
|-- bgcolor=#ff8888
| 3 || [[Juan Pablo Var]] || 24 August 2001 || 23 November 2001 ||[[Socialist People's Party (Babkha)|Socialist People's Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#FFE153
| 4 || [[Pascale Dufoix]] || 22 November 2001 || 24 June 2002* ||[[Babkhan Liberal Centre Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#FFE153
| 5 || [[Tahmaseb Farshbaf]] || 30 April 2002* || 28 January 2003 ||[[Babkhan Liberal Centre Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#6699cc
| 6 || [[Abbas Namvari]] || 28 January 2003 || 18 March 2003 || [[Behsaz Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#6699cc
| 7 || [[Ardashir Khan Osmani]] || 18 March 2003 || 28 January 2004 || [[Behsaz Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#6699cc
| 8 || [[Hesam Jahandar]] || 28 January 2004 || 6 April 2004 || [[Behsaz Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#ff8855
| 9 || [[Rakesh Maziar Ackbar]] || 6 April 2004 || December 2004 || [[Rastakhiz Party (Babkha; 2004)|Rastakhiz Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#CCCCFF
| 10 || [[Darius Rugahi]] || December 2004 || February 2005 || [[Farâvan âzâd Farâdahes]]
|-- bgcolor=#6699cc
| 11 || [[Rashid Arsalani]] || February 2005 || 3 June 2005 || [[Behsaz Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#6699cc
| 12 || [[Amir Shervanis]] || 3 June 2005 || 27 December 2005 || [[Behsaz Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#6699cc
| 13 || [[Muhammed al-Baqir]] || 27 December 2005 || 20 March 2006 || [[Behsaz Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#CCCCFF
| 14 || [[Darius Rugahi]] || 28 March 2006 || 1 August 2007 || [[Farâvan âzâd Farâdahes]]
|-- bgcolor=#6699cc
| 15 || [[Hesam Jahandar]] || 1 August 2007 || 22 January 2008 || [[Behsaz Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#6699cc
| 16 || [[Behmanesh Farzan]] || 22 January 2008 || 15 August 2008 || [[Behsaz Party]]
|-- bgcolor=#ffdead
| 17 || [[Sfeir Jahangir Zsharri]] || 15 August 2008 || 13 December 2008 || [[Party of Reasoned Politics]]
|-
|colspan=2 align=center |''' ''VACANT'' '''|| 13 December 2008 || 4 August 2010 ||
|-- bgcolor=#DDDDDD
| 18 || [[Truvus Roshnâm Slôbôvi]] || 4 August 2010 || ''Incumbent'' || Independent
|}* - [[Pascale Dufoix]] was inactive after 30 April 2002. [[Tahmaseb Farshbaf]] served as Acting Grand Vizier from then to 24 June 2002, when he was appointed in his own right.

[[Category:Babkha]]

Slobovia

2010-08-20T15:49:35Z

Taurusrex:

{{Nation
|country = Slobovia
|image_flag = Flag of Slobovia.PNG
|language = [[Slobovish Language|Slobovish]]
|capital = [[Grøßenburg]]
|largecity = [[Grøßenburg]], [[Slobenburg]], [[Þohnrsburg]]
|website =
|forum =
|population = 0
|active = 0
|date_founded = April 1, 2000
|government = Various
|leader =
|currency =
|animal =
|fruit =
|drink = [[White Slobovian]]
|image_map = Slobovia673.PNG
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|spcoords = (230i,690) (90+230i,690+30i)
|pacoords = (230i,690) (90+230i,690+30i)
}}

'''Slobovia''' was a micronation originally founded in 2000. Over the years, Slobovia fluctuated largely in size and activity, but it endured for a surprisingly long amount of time largely because of civic-minded citizens and, failing that, the sheer determination of the nation's founder to never let it die.

Slobovia went through many systems of government, but had its best and worst times as a republic. It was a republic throughout the Great Arwakung, and the republicanism was likely part of why the Arwakung succeeded (the Arwakungist republic encouraged citizen participation in all fields). But the fact that Slobovia was a republic also contributed in great part to the destruction that was wrought in the [[Gobbler Attacks]] ([[William Jesmer]] gained administrative access to Slobovia's old ezboard through the account of one of the admins, who may not have been an admin if Slobovia had not have been a republic at the time).

The nation put extremely high value into cultural pursuits. It placed extremely great pride behind the [[Slobovish Language]], Slobovia's own conlang. It placed extremely great pride behind any valuable addition to the national culture, such as the [[White Slobovian]], Slobovia's unofficial national drink, for example. Slobovia was very distinctive, and can be difficult to define; it may have been overlooked at times, but it could never be mistaken for anything other than itself.

==History==
=== The Birth of Slobovia ===
Late in the year 1999, [[Tregh Tomsohnd]] stumbled upon micronational websites and the hobby of micronationalism. In the next Spring, he and a group of his friends founded the first incarnation of Slobovia, which was at the time an offline hobby micronation. Tomsohnd was declared Kaiser of Slobovia. In the beginning, Slobovia's theme was based partially upon late Nineteenth Century Germany, most Slobovians of the time having German ancestry.

On August 8, 2000, after lying about the age of the micronation, Slobovia was admitted into the [[League of Secessionist States]]. Thus began nine months of immaturity and bug nationhood, culminating in the Slobovia vs. Optimus Guardiat conflict of February 1 - May 3, 2001, which resulted in Slobovia being annexed by the [[Amador|People's Republic of Amador]] to end the troubles, and the Optimus Guardiat ending its existence.

On July 1, 2001, Slobovia re-obtained her independence from Amador, but from then into early 2002, slowly bled to death. As 2002 began, Slobovia lost its value in fun, and as a hobby micronation, thus was dormant.

=== Slobovia as an Online Micronation ===
In August, 2002, Tomsohnd immigrated to the [[Babkha|Kingdom of Babkha]], and shortly thereafter brought Slobovia, of which he was the only remaining citizen, under Babkhan sovereignty. Slobovia did not grow during the time that it was a Babkhan colony, however, Tomsohnd learned many political and diplomatic lessons in his time in Babkha. He ended up obtaining the prestigious position of Vizier of Culture and Public Welfare under the Government of then Grand Vizier [[Tahmaseb Farshbaf]], as well as a seat in the Majlis, and an appointment as an envoy to [[Baracão]].

Tomsohnd, however, was not satisfied for long with lower level positions, and, in December of the same year, quietly seceded from Babkha, with Babkhan acceptance. He then took Slobovia and entered it into an ill-fated federation of his own design, the [[Prinitica|Federated States of Prinitica]]. The Federated States, combined with its later successor state, the [[Ayllu|Kingdom of Ayllu]], did not last through March, 2003. Finally, in April, 2003, Slobovia was resurrected as, for the first time, an independent online hobby micronation.

In her state of new found independence, Slobovia returned to her original German Imperial theme, and for the first time even included German language therein. This would not last, however, as Tomsohnd's desire to experiment with different systems of government got the best of him. A socialist republic was established, and during the same time, the King of [[Cranda]], who was also a Slobov at the time, began developing the [[Slobovish Language]].

===Slobovia's Great Awakening===
As the [[Slobovish Language]] was developing, a new political ideal came to lead the new Slobovish Republic that followed the socialist Slobovish Democratic Republic; this ideal was [[Arwakungism]]. Arwakung is the Slobovish word for "awakening, reawakening, renaissance," and the Arwakungist Movement came to be at the forefront of calling for a federal republic composed of the Germanic-themed micronations of Micras of the time (namely, Slobovia, [[Cranda]] and [[Northworthy]]).

As Arwakungism guided Slobovian policy, leaders in Cranda and Northworthy also began to wish for the creation of a union of the Germanic-themed micronations of the MCS. The result of this was [[Arminy]], which originally was simply a community of micronations with shared defensive and diplomatic functions. As time went by, however, the Crandish and Northworthians wanted to form a total union, as a monarchy, while the Slobovs wanted a republic. In the end, this led to the Slobovish withdrawal from the Arminian Community and, thereafter, Cranda and Northworthy composed the United Kingdom of Arminy.

===Gobbler===
After withdrawing from the Arminian Community, Slobovia went back to being a republic for a short period of time. The [[Gobbler|Gobbler Attacks]], however, ended the Slobovish Republic, as security concerns lead to the restoration of the Monarchy. This Slobovish Empire itself only lasted a few weeks, as Tomsohnd no longer had the time to devote to micronations.

===The Little Interlude of þie Wehzieðe===
In December, 2004, however, [[Edgard Portela]] would bring Tomsohnd back into micronations as a member of the [[San Martin|Republic of San Martin]]. Originally, Tomsohnd was the Republic's Vice President, however, he defeated Portela in the Republic's first actual Presidential Election, and thus became head of state. During his time as President of San Martin, he brought Slobovia back as the Kingdom of Slobovia, and, later, was crowned Emperor of San Martin, after a coup lead by Portela, hence creating a personal union between Slobovia and San Martin.

Tomsohnd allowed his creative and visionary side take over, and began to maneuver for the creation of a political union that was to be known as Opulentia. After a great deal of planning, it was decided that after the Opulentian union was complete, Opulentia would be made a decentralized micronation of a new breed, half online and half offline, with the offline portions including many social and economic functions. Fate and rebellion, however, prevented this from happening, as Martino socialists began a rebellion that ended with Tomsohnd's abdication as Emperor of San Martin, and the eventual collapse of San Martin.

=== The Return of þie Wehzieðe ===
Following the collapse of the Martino Empire, and the death of any hopes for the creation of Opulentia, Tomsohnd made the decision to bring Slobovia back to its roots. He immediately folded the online Kingdom of Slobovia, and began planning for the new, offline, Slobovish Realm. For the first time ever, Slobovia was not just to be a hobby micronation, but it would be a parallel society, with political, social and economic purposes.

However, Tomsohnd didn't figure out how he was going to recruit people. In 2007 and 2008, Slobovia was back as a online micronation, but still haunted by the ghosts of Gobbler, the failure of Opulentia, and the difficulty of returning to the good times of the Arwakung. These ghosts combined to create a Slobovia that was unsure of itself, a Slobovia that was so petrified of another Gobbler that elements strongly wanted monarchy, but a Slobovia that remembered so well the bliss of the Arwakung that other elements could not stomach monarchy.

During the 2007-2008 period, Slobovia frequently fluctuated between monarchy, republic and inactivity. Finally, however, the worst fears of the monarchists were realized when Slobovia's invision board was attacked on 15 April 2008. This pushed Tomsohnd, who had been sitting on the fence, over the edge to the point where he sided with the monarchists. However, the damage was done and Slobovia again collapsed into inactivity.

==Culture==
Slobovia was always first and foremost a recreational micronation, which also had social, political and economic faces. A large part of the social and recreational faces center around simulating the trappings of a nation/state, but this simulation is less simulation in some important areas. In the culture and the general community, Slobovia is defined by its participants rather than by the simulation.

The one great simulated aspect that is absolutely important to Slobovish culture is the [[Slobovish Language]]. As a constructed language it is very much simulated, and as a ceremonial language it did not serve very much as a functional aspect. However, the Slobovish language was a defining factor in Slobovish culture, and a source of pride for many Slobovs.

Beyond the simulated aspects, there were some very real cultural elements, such as Slobovish cuisine, Slobovia's symbols, Slobovish poetry and lyrics, etc., which were real because they were real manifestations of the mix of cultural influences brought to the table by the individual members of the community. Moreover, the community itself was very real; Slobovia was the sum of all of its citizens.

[[Category:Dead Nations]]

Enlightened absolutism

2010-08-20T15:46:06Z

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{{Governments}}
'''Enlightened absolutism''' (also known as '''benevolent despotism''' or '''enlightened despotism''') is a form of [[absolute monarchy]] in which rulers are influenced by the Enlightenment. Enlightened despots embrace the principles of the Enlightenment, especially its emphasis upon rationality, and apply them to their territories. They tend to nourish tolerance and liberty. Most foster the arts, sciences, and education.

Absolute monarchy

2010-08-20T15:44:39Z

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{{governments}}
'''Absolute monarchy''' is a form of government where most - if not all - legislative, executive and often judicial powers are vested in the reigning monarch. Typically, the ruler of an absolute monarchy has all the power of the State and the courts, all though some absolute monarchies may have some degree of devolution ([[Feudalism]]). Despite a monarch holding absolute de jure power, most monarchs have only limited power over their nations due to [[Aristocracy|aristocratic]] influences. Most modern absolute Monarchies are in fact [[Constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchies]], with the monarch holding little or no de facto power.

Micronationally, true absolute monarchies are more common. With many micronations creating a nostalgic representation of medieval European and/or British politics, absolute monarchy is a popular form of government for both leaders and citizens. Most monarchs can feasibly hold absolute power due to a much lower citizenship count and, in many cases, due to the bonus of being the [[Father of the Nation]].

Monarchy

2010-08-20T15:43:47Z

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{{Governments}}
A '''monarchy''' is a system of government that installs one all-powerful leader (well, not always so powerful in reality), sometimes with subordinate powers underneath him. The main distinguishing characteristic of a monarchy is the fact that the monarch rules for life, instead of for a set term. Where the monarch does not hold great political power, he is still regarded as a great cultural and moral leader.

Police state

2010-08-20T15:42:09Z

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{{governments}}
Although not strictly a form of government in it's own right, a '''Police State''' is a form of government in which there is little distinction between the judicial and executive branches of government, with the State having more or less absolute control over the law and judicial systems. Typically, Police States employ the use of a Secret Police - a branch of the legal system that may or may not officially exist and usually operates outside of constitutional law. In a Police State, political and civil freedoms are often very low, with the State having absolute power to crush anyone who opposes them.

Micronationally, true Police States are rare. The impracticalities of operating a Secret Police force are too great in most cases. A Police State would deter new citizens from joining, effectively crippling population growth and hindering micronational development. As a consequence, the only micronations that can be described as Police States tend to be [[Autocracy|autocratic]] States - such as [[Absolute monarchy|absolute monarchies]] - where judicial power is usually already in the hands of the dictator/monarch.

National Socialism

2010-08-20T15:40:39Z

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{{Governments}}
'''National Socialism''' refers ''primarily'' (see below) to the ideology and practices of the National Socialist German Workers' Party (''Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei''—NSDAP) and the form of government in the German Reich from 1933 to 1945.

National Socialism is often considered by scholars to be a form of fascism. While it incorporated elements from both political wings, it identified itself ideologically with the Socialist Left. Although it was a ethnic brand of Socialism it was considered a National or German Socialism, sharing many views with other socialist movements of the era such as Bolshevism and Italian Fascism. The NSDAP formulated its program in the 25 point National Socialist Program in 1920. Among the key elements of Nazism were a form of anti-parliamentarism, Pan-Germanism, racism, anticapatialist, collectivism, and communitarianism, as well as welfare, equal rights, profit sharing, and national healthcare.

Contrary to popular belief, National Socialism was not a monolithic movement, but rather a (mainly German) combination of various ideologies and groups, sparked by anger at the Treaty of Versailles and what was considered to have been a Jewish/communist conspiracy to humiliate Germany at the end of the World War I. However, soon after Adolf Hitler's rise to power, the left wing of the NSDAP (the [[#Hitlerism vs. Strasserism|Strasserists]]) was mostly destroyed in the infamous Night of the Long Knives, and the right wing of the NSDAP (the Hitlerists) came to define National Socialism.

==Hitlerism vs. Strasserism==
While both Hitlerists and Strasserists believed that a Jewish conspiracy controlled finance capitalism, they differed largely on their positions on how to solve that imagined problem. For the Hitlerists, the solution was to disenfranchise (and later kill) the Jews and other groups which Hitler had believed to be undesireables. Strasserists for the most part rejected this racialist solution, seeing the real way to solve the problem to be the establishment of a new economic system. While Hitlerists were extremely anti-communist, Strasserists spoke of class conflict, wealth redistribution and alliance with the Soviet Union. By 1930, the divide between the Hitlerists and the Strasserists grew to the point where Otto Strasser, in his ''Ministersessel oder Revolution'' ('Cabinet Seat or Revolution') attacked Hitler for his betrayal of the purported socialist aspect of National Socialism, and also criticized the notion of the Führerprinzip (which the Hitlerists believed strongly in). The Strasserist argument expanded, eventually, to calls for the break-up of large estates and the development of something akin to a guild system and the related establishment of a Reich cooperative chamber to take a leading role in economic planning. But in 1934's Night of the Long Knives, the Hitlerist wing destroyed the Strasserist wing for all intents and purposes.

==National Socialist Micronations==
National Socialism is largely regarded as an unacceptable ideology in micronationalism. Nazi micronations have been extremely few, and are invariably isolated from the community. In order to continue this approach, there will be no listing of National Socialist micronations (past or present) here.

National Socialism

2010-08-20T15:38:59Z

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{{Governments}}
'''National Socialism''' refers ''primarily'' (see below) to the ideology and practices of the National Socialist German Workers' Party (''Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei''—NSDAP) and the form of government in the German Reich from 1933 to 1945.

National Socialism is often considered by scholars to be a form of fascism. While it incorporated elements from both political wings, it identified itself ideologically with the Socialist Left. Although it was a ethnic brand of Socialism it was considered a National or German Socialism, sharing many views with other socialist movements of the era such as Bolshevism and Italian Fascism. The NSDAP formulated its program in the 25 point National Socialist Program in 1920. Among the key elements of Nazism were a form of anti-parliamentarism, Pan-Germanism, racism, anticapatialist, collectivism, and communitarianism, as well as welfare, equal rights, profit sharing, and national healthcare.

Contrary to popular belief, National Socialism was not a monolithic movement, but rather a (mainly German) combination of various ideologies and groups, sparked by anger at the Treaty of Versailles and what was considered to have been a Jewish/communist conspiracy to humiliate Germany at the end of the World War I. However, soon after Adolf Hitler's rise to power, the left wing of the NSDAP (the Hitlerism vs. Strasserism|Strasserists) was mostly destroyed in the infamous Night of the Long Knives, and the right wing of the NSDAP (the Hitlerists) came to define National Socialism.

==Hitlerism vs. Strasserism==
While both Hitlerists and Strasserists believed that a Jewish conspiracy controlled finance capitalism, they differed largely on their positions on how to solve that imagined problem. For the Hitlerists, the solution was to disenfranchise (and later kill) the Jews and other groups which Hitler had believed to be undesireables. Strasserists for the most part rejected this racialist solution, seeing the real way to solve the problem to be the establishment of a new economic system. While Hitlerists were extremely anti-communist, Strasserists spoke of class conflict, wealth redistribution and alliance with the Soviet Union. By 1930, the divide between the Hitlerists and the Strasserists grew to the point where Otto Strasser, in his ''Ministersessel oder Revolution'' ('Cabinet Seat or Revolution') attacked Hitler for his betrayal of the purported socialist aspect of National Socialism, and also criticized the notion of the Führerprinzip (which the Hitlerists believed strongly in). The Strasserist argument expanded, eventually, to calls for the break-up of large estates and the development of something akin to a guild system and the related establishment of a Reich cooperative chamber to take a leading role in economic planning. But in 1934's Night of the Long Knives, the Hitlerist wing destroyed the Strasserist wing for all intents and purposes.

==National Socialist Micronations==
National Socialism is largely regarded as an unacceptable ideology in micronationalism. Nazi micronations have been extremely few, and are invariably isolated from the community. In order to continue this approach, there will be no listing of National Socialist micronations (past or present) here.

Integralism

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'''Integralism''' is a perspective according to which society is an organic unity. It defends social differentiation and hierarchy with co-operation between social classes, transcending conflict between social and economic groups. It advocates free unionism, corporatism, and organic political representation instead of ideological forms of representation.

Often seen by opponents as a belief in blood and soil conservatism, Integralism claims that the best political institutions for given nations will differ depending on the history, culture and climate of the nation's habitat. Integralism is a Catholic inspired movement and does not support a national church, or Erastianism (Gallicanism in French context).

Its critics and opponents also say that the movement is particularly associated with the French Action Française movement founded by Charles Maurras, and with fascism (especially in Latin America), although there exist deep points of disagreement: the stress on free unionism and localism while fascism defends a centralist state; the traditionalist and catholic foundation of their ideas against the atheist and modernist philosophical base of fascism.

Fascism

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'''Fascism''' is an authoritarian nationalist ideology focused on solving economic, political, and social problems that its supporters see as causing national decline or decadence. Fascists aim to create a single-party state in which the government is led by a dictator who seeks unity by requiring individuals to subordinate self-interest to the collective interest of the nation. Fascist governments permanently forbid and suppress all criticism and opposition to the government and the fascist movement.

Fascist movements oppose any ideology or political system that gives direct political power to people as individuals rather than as a collective through the state (liberalism, [[Democracy|democracy]], individualism); that is deemed detrimental to national identity and unity (class conflict, communism, internationalism, laissez-faire capitalism); that protects and enhances the power of "weak" people rather than promoting "strong" people (egalitarianism); that may oppose major changes to government and other institutions that it proposes (conservatism) and that undermine the military strength and military ambitions of the nation (pacifism).

Fascist movements promote violent conflict between nations, political factions, races, and other groups of people as part of a social Darwinist and militarist view that conflict is a natural process and a part of evolution.

Autocracy

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'''Autocracy''' is a form of government in which most, or all, political power is vested in a single ruler who is self-appointed or selected by their predecessor. Typically, autocracy forms a crucial part of various totalitarian forms of government. [[Absolute monarchy|Absolute monarchies]] are, for example, considered to be '''Paternal Autocracies''' in which all power is vested in a single individual who is selected by their successor on the criteria of blood relationships - i.e., the successor's first-born son/daughter or closest blood relative.

Autocracy is usually synonymous with [[Dictatorship|dictatorship]], absolute monarchy or similar forms of government in which all power is vested in a single figurehead. [[Oligarchy|Oligarchies]] and [[Democracy|democracies]] can never be autocratic by nature, although it is arguably possible for a [[Plutocracy|plutocracy]] to be autocratic. Micronationally, many popular forms of government are fundamentally autocratic being absolute monarchies or dictatorships of some variety. Rarely, autocracy has been associated with the idea of a [[Communist state|communist state]], all though such terms usually only apply to Stalinist states.

Imperial republic

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The idea behind an '''imperial republic''' is an empire with a semi-[[Republic]]an form of government in the way of the legislature. The logic behind this idea is that the nobles of the legislative council represent the people in their fiefdom, but are not elected by them. The only known existing micronation that is an imperial republic is the [[Shireroth|Imperial Republic of Shireroth]]. [[Natopia]] had, for a time, been an imperial republic as well.

With the instatement of the [[New feudalism]], the process of the imperial republic changed slightly: under new feudalism, the people choose by way of [[Feudal contract]] who was to speak for them in the [[Shirerithian Landsraad|Landsraad]]. However, new feudalism was nominally repealed during the slump of 2006, and its last remnants were swept away by [[Mors V of Shireroth|Kaiser Mors V]] during the [[Great Consolidation (Shireroth)|Great Consolidation]] of November 2007; new feudalism was replaced by a variant of old-style imperial republic.

Oligarchy

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'''Oligarchy''' (from Greek: Ὀλιγαρχία, ''oligarkhía'', "rule of the few") refers to a situation in which political power resides in a particular minority group, as opposed to a single individual or a broader base. This label applies irrespective of the type of group wielding political power, for which there are more specific terms; "oligarchy" thus covers a rather wide range of possible political arrangements.

In practice, many governments that begin in some other form mutate into a type of oligarchy, even though they may retain the trappings of their origins. This usually results from the longtime association and alliance-building of certain individuals or factions in government. While oligarchic rule is not necessarily harmful in and of itself, the concentration of power can be conducive to exploitation or exclusion of the more numerous segments of the populace by the oligarchs (or to the perception by the populace that such activities are occurring, regardless of whether they are or not).

Direct democracy

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'''Direct democracy''' is a form of government characterised by the lodging of sovereignty and subsequent powers in a body of citizens who wish to participate in such a system. Typically, this body refers to the legislative assembly of the nation, thus meaning citizens effectively become the de facto law makers for the nation. Direct democracy sometimes includes citizen involvement in judicial systems also. Typically, members of the legislative branch elect the executive officials and have the power to dismiss them. Direct democracy is different from [[Republic|representative democracy]] in the sense that the minority exercises political power following election by the majority who are seeking representation.

Democracy

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'''Democracy''' is a system of government where all citizens are allowed to vote and participate in the government and law making process. Ideally, democracy is centered around the people's--or at least the majority of the people--right to rule themselves. This is usually implemented in a system of representation, where the people elect officials to make decisions for them. Democracies are also usually very focused on the rights of the individual, though this is not always the case.

Yardistani anarchy

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'''Yardistani anarchy''' is a form of minimalist government that has no official laws of any sort. While there is a leader, called an [[Anarch]], who is appointed from an outside source (such as the [[Kaiser of Shireroth|Kaiser]]), he has no official powers within this form of government, but rather serves as a representative for his people.

The Duchy of [[Yardistan]] functioned under this system for many years. Duke and Anarch [[Gryphon Avocatio]] is responsible for the creation of this form of government. As Duke it was logical for him to be Anarch so that he could represent Yardistan in the [[Shirerithian Landsraad|Landsraad]], but theoretically the two positions did not need to be filled by the same person.

Eventually, Gryphon made Yardistan into more of a [[Monarchy]] after some changes in his political views and the position of Anarch became a title of honor and not a government position.

Anarchy

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'''Anarchy''' (from Greek αναρχία ''anarchía'', "without ruler") is the belief that rulers are unnecessary and should be abolished.

Anarchy refers to various political philosophies and social movements that advocate the elimination of any authoritarian structure--usually the State, but sometimes other groups like the church, corporations, or the military. In place of centralized political structures, these movements instead focus on voluntary and non-hierarchical structures of autonomy.

While anarchy is defined by what it is against, anarchists also offer differing positive visions of what they believe to be a truly free society. The word "anarchy," as anarchists use it, does not imply chaos, but rather a harmonious ruler-less society. However, ideas about how an anarchist society might work vary considerably, especially with respect to economics. Also, there is disagreement about how a free society might be brought about.

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Form of government

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A '''form of government''', or form of state governance, refers to the set of political institutions by which a government is organized in order to exert its powers over the body politic. Synonyms include "regime type" and "system of government".

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Babkha

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'''Babkha''' (Farsi: '''بابخا''' ''Babkhâ''), officially the '''Imperial State of Babkha''' (Farsi: '''دولت شاهنشاهی بابخا''' ''Dowlat-e Shâhanshâhi-ye Babkhâ'') is a nation occupying most of [[Eura]]. It is bordered by [[Ashkenatza|Ashkenatzi]] [[Mahoz HaSephardim]] to the northwest, north and east, [[Antica|Antican]] [[Eranistan]] to the north and northeast, an unnamed [[Alexandria|Alexandrian]] colony to the southeast, the [[Stormark|Stormarkian]] [[High Queen Asa Isles]] and [[Land of Stormark's Rose]] to the south, and [[Natopia|Natopian]] [[South Mehlville]] to the southwest.

Babkha is among the oldest nations in the sector, having been founded in the Autumn of 2000. It has spent the majority of its long history as a major power in the sector; even at its weakest times the wise knew not to underestimate Babkha, and the naive learned quickly. Babkha's also had a long history of being a melting pot for the community - many prominent micronationalists had their first micronational citizenship in Babkha and went on to hold others, and Babkha has had an unspoken tradition of having given many other talented micronationalists their first dual citizenship.

== History ==
===Early days===
Babkha was founded on October 12 2000, as the Kingdom of Babkha. In the beginning it merely had a simple website and a humble declaration of micronationhood, as well as its founder's hope to turn his boyhood dream into reality. Titled Shah Babak XXVI, The young [[Shah of Babkha|Shah]], would later drop his Europeanised title in favor of the Persian title of [[Babak Kapav Mehr]], "Babak, Light of Kapav". Kapav was the old name of the Province of Kapitalia, where mythically, Babak The Great ruled and went on to conquer the other Babkhan kingdoms to unite and found a single Babkhan nation.

Babkha had very humble beginnings, a small, simple website to announce its existence and a document, its first constitution that outlined the Shah's ambition to create a large, politically vibrant social and cultural experiment. The first people to become Babkhan citizens are notable, the very first was named Raqshid Hamdollayi, who would later change his name to [[Fath Ali Nouradin]] and be etched in Babkhan folklore with tales from his exploits in the Treesian war. Another significant Babkhan to join early on was the very first online citizen to be approved, a Finnish man with a self confessed love of the middle east adopted the name [[Tahmaseb Farshbaf]] and was soon appointed Vizier of Foreign Affairs, a post he would hold for close to two years.

Babkha grew in fame and notoriety, as its distinct culture started to evolve, and soon, within a month, on September 13th, the enigmatic Shah acquired a territory to the new Babkhan Empire. A deal was struck with [[Thomas Mountian]], and [[Bathland]] was acquired as an "Autonomous Babkhan Territory". Babkha would go on to be one of the earliest micronations to join a new and dynamic organisation that had sprung up in the vacuum left by a nearly defunct [[League of Secessionist States|LoSS]]. The [[League of Micronations]] was founded and would in the future become a fierce battle ground between Babkha and her adversaries, most notably the [[Attera|Rasinate of Qattera Macussia]].

===Political progress===
Initially founded as a Despotism, the Shah soon granted the growing citizenry of Babkha a [[Majlis of Babkha|parliament]] and permitted the formation of Political Parties. The Parliament was named the "Majlis i Satrapan", and was initially a direct democracy. The founding parties were the [[Babkhan Liberal Centre Party]], the [[Socialist Taj Party]] and the [[Conservative Party (Babkha)|Conservative Party]].

The political and legal landscape of Babkha would soon be changed dramatically however. A Czech judge named [[George Nantell]] became a Babkhan citizen and immediately drafted a constitution granting the Majlis equal power to the Shah and was appointed Minister of Justice to oversee the construction of a Judicial Branch of government. Within a month, a new constitution was passed through the Majlis and the position of [[Prime Minister of Babkha|Grand Vizier]] (Prime Minister) was created, initially, the Shah had the right to appoint the Grand Vizier, and it was Tahmaseb Farshbaf who was chosen for the Job. The new constitution had also created a Judiciary, with a [[Constitutional Tribunal (Babkha)|Constitutional Tribunal]], a [[Magistrates Court (Babkha)|Magistrates Court]] and a [[Supreme Court of Babkha|Supreme Court]], Nantell was appointed Chief Justice and President of the Constitutional Tribunal.

The Political life of Babkha was taking shape at this point too, the BLCP grew to become a strong party, while the Socialist Taj was abandoned. At this time, a host of new citizens had arrived and a new political ideology had sprung up from the new citizens. The [[Rastakhiz Movement|Rastakhiz movement]], a political party, founded by and led by [[Ramin Qajar]] aimed for a Babkhan renaissance, and quickly established itself as a right wing nationalist party. One of the most devout followers of Qajar and the Rastakhiz movement, was a fresh military man named [[Ardashir Khan|Ataxerxes]].

At the same time, another ideology had found a home in Babkha, the Socialist movement brought in by former [[Reunion]] citizen [[Juan Pablo Var]] and El Doessen (who later adopted the Babkhan name of [[Mirza Malkom Khan]]) quickly gained ground in Babkha and Var was appointed Grand Vizier. The [[Socialist People's Party (Babkha)|Socialist Peoples Party]] was quickly founded and in a move that led to mass sectarian violence, the SPP aligned itself with an aggressive international Communist movement, the Peoples Revolutionary Party. Babkha was rocked by riots between Rastakhizis and the SPP, with tensions climaxing with the PRP's decision to base itself in [[Kamalshahr]], Babkha. Right wing pressure eventually forced the SPP to cut its ties with the PRP and caused the SPP itself to splinter, with Fath Ali Nouradin defecting and forming his own Islamic Front of Babkha Party, which would later be renamed to the [[Azadegan Party]].

The Shah, forced to act to calm a volatile situation dissolved the Majlis and discharged the government. Fresh elections were called, and the Rastakhiz, now led by Ardashir Khan were tipped to take an easy victory. The Liberal Centre Party, quiet throughout the Socialist/Nationalist troubles had rebuilt itself unbeknownst to its rivals and had elected another new citizen as its leader. [[Pascale Dufoix]], the first Babkhan woman to hold such a high position took the leadership and began campaigning immediately. In what is regarded as the most incredible election ever held in Babkha, the Majlis was split even down the middle with the BLCP surprisingly receiving the most votes and taking 2 seats in the Majlis, and the Rastakhiz taking 2 seats, with the IFB taking the fifth. The Socialist Peoples Party, demoralised and discredited by consistent Rastakhiz pressure disintegrated and failed to gain a single seat.

===Babkha after Babak===
A period of great peace and harmony existed in Babkha, with the BLCP and Rastakhiz in coalition government under the leadership of the first female Grand Vizier of Babkha, Pascale Dufoix, Babkha's political system was riding on its crest.

However, surprisingly and to the shock, sadness and surprise of the micronational community, Babkha's founder and much loved Shah abdicated the throne. Citing real life duties the Shah made a rare sacrifice and allowed the Kingdom to live on, hand picking his closest advisor and Military Chief, Ardashir Khan (Ataxerxes) to be his successor. The transition of power, rarely seen in micronationalism was one of the smoothest and celebrated events in Babkhan history. The end of one great dynasty gave way to the beginning of another. The Kapav Era had ended and in its place Ardashir was crowned as the first Shah of the Osmani dynasty. On January 2003, Babkha saw another succession of the throne whereby the Shah of the Osmani - a curious mix of writer, politician and soldier - who secretly had only intended to rule for the length of time needed to secure the continuation of the Kingdom, abdicated to be replaced by another hand picked successor, former Grand Vizier Tahmaseb Farshbaf, who started the Abakhtari line of the Radiant Throne.

===Continued development===
Once again the face of Babkha changed, new citizens poured in as old ones left, and new political powers emerged. The Azadegan Party, traditionally on the fringe of politics somehow came to the forefront of the political establishment with its leader, [[Umra Khan]] a new citizen and fierce advocate of Islamic Socialism took the helm. Within months, elections were held and contested by the BLCP and Azadegan, the Islamists gained their highest number of seats ever, taking two while the Liberals took charge of government. Surprisingly the Azadegan eventually faded from the limelight and by the next elections, a new political power came into being; the [[Behsaz Party|Behsaz]] or Renaissance Party. The Behsaz Party was the the largest party in Babkha and held the majority of the seats in the Majlis i-Mellat.

However, with the relaxation of rules on dual-citizenship, the Babkhan Left began a new resurgence under the former PRP activist [[Kuralyov]] and Hanoverian citizen [[Kevin Hood]] [Abbas Madani] who between them founded the [[Qermez Party]], a secular replacement for the Islamist Azadegan, and gained a large following in a short space of time. Meanwhile a conservative mood had overtaken the Behsaz Party, which looked upon the successes of the first Behsaz administration as the pinnacle of the Babkhan achievement. Not everyone in Babkha shared this view. Indeed the Qermez railed against what it viewed as a lethargic and reactionary administration. Matters came to a head with the revival of the Babkhan Liberal Centre Party under [[Rakesh Ackbar]], who decided to end cooperation with the Grand Vizierate of Ardashir Khan Osmani and moved the BLCP to a centre left platform. When the Shahanshah called elections in August 2003 the BLCP and Qermez quickly resolved to form a coalition to attempt to force the Behsazis out of government. The election was one of the hardest fought in Babkhan history, with both sides making inflammatory speeches and intense use of propaganda. In the end, in spite of the overall vote being too close to call, the Behsaz gained four of the five seats on the Majlis-i-Mellat. Magnanimously, Ardashir Khan Osmani offered government positions to his defeated rivals who for the most part accepted.

===The Grand Commonwealth===
In January 2004, Ardashir opted to resign his commission leading to a short lived administration headed by [[Hesam Jahandar]]. In the mean time, the alliance between Qermez and BLCP lead to a merger platform named the [[Rastakhiz Party (Babkha)|Rastakhiz Party]]. Hesam's successor Rakesh Ackbar formed a successful minority administration that lasted from March 2004 to Decmber 2005, when Rakesh was replaced after a short period of absence by [[Darius Rugahi]], who basically continued the administration until the February 2005 elections. Influx of a few more conservative minded citizens and stagnation in the Rastakhiz Party led to an overwhelming victory for the Behsaz and a government under [[Ric Lyon|Rashid Arsalani]] was formed. During his administration the [[Grand Commonwealth]] came to life, a cooperation, yet not a complete merger between the micronations of [[Treesia]], [[Aerlig]], Babkha, [[Lemuria]] and [[Alteria]]. From now on the foreign affairs and military policies would be handled on the level of the Commonwealth, everything else on national level. Rashid tried to launch a set of badly needed reforms in Babkha, but due to absence of people in key positions (mainly in the Majlis) and due to bureaucracy, the reforms never took off.

With the formation of the Grand Commonwealth, Tahmaseb Shah was appointed as Shahan-Ri of the Grand Commonwealth. He decided it wouldn't be right to hold both the position of Shah in Babkha and that of Shahan-Ri in the Commonwealth, so he handed the position of Shah of Babkha back to Ardashir Khan. Ardashir later abdicated again, on 28 June 2007, in favor of Rashid Arsalani, who would reign over a dynamic rebirth of Babkha.

===After the Grand Commonwealth===
Following the return of past citizens, and the heightened interest of new citizens, the Kingdom of Babkha seceded from the Grand Commonwealth on 31 July 2007, following a vote in which nine of eleven citizens supported secession. Unlike the [[United Baronies of Aerlig and Treesia]], which had seceded from the Commonwealth two days prior, Babkha did not seek the approval of the Commonwealth's Majlis-i-Dharma for its secession. Instead, the Kingdom legitimized its declaration of independence on the basis that the Grand Commonwealth Charter was a nationally-ratified law, and could thus be repealed at that level without having to go through the Commonwealth's internal mechanisms for secession.

For much of the remainder of the reign of Rashid Shah, Hesam Jahandar once again served as head of government and Babkha was the preeminent superpower of Micras. Babkha looked to new avenues of development at this time, too. It was during this period that Vizier of National Development [[Tregh Tomsohnd|Kufukhaf Iskander Khan]], who had initially joined Babkha back in August 2002, began work on the Babkhi language project, which eventually earned him a FNORD award. Also during this time, Grand Vizier Jahandar made the enterpising step of proposing a 3D chat; while the idea didn't really pan out in Babkha, its was mention to King [[Alexander of Hanover]] provided the inspiration for [[Hanover]]'s foray onto Second Life in [[New Bergen]]. The Hanoverians never gave Jahandar credit for the inspiration.

===Recent events===
Rashid Shah abdicated on 28 June 2008, giving the throne to Hesam Jahandar. The reign of Hesam Shah saw further development of cultural projects such as the Babkhi language. However, this period was also marked by increased apathy in Babkha as toward micronationalism. Babkha began planning a change in direction, away from being a micronation and towards being a community. As part of these changes, the Kingdom gave parts of the norther provinces of [[Alkhiva]] and [[Báatharz]] to [[Ashkenatza]] as a gift. Following Babkha's participation in the [[Amokolian War]] against [[Ocia]], Babkha ceased to participate in the micronational community.

On 19 October 2009, Hesam Shah requested Babkha's removal from Micras. Five days later, he was replaced as Shah by [[Benkern|Cyrus Namvari Shahanshah]], who would lead the new Villainous Order of Babkhan Blackfriars. However, several things became clear during this era in Babkhan history. The VOBB gradually began to stagnate, as some established citizens, such as Kufukhaf Iskander Khan for an example, were less interested in such a community than a micronation. Without a purpose for existing, the title of Shah became more or less superfluous. Finally, the combination of the inactivity of the Shah, the appearance of slight instability in intermicronational relations and the renewal of several Babkhans' interest in micronationalism led to the re-emergence of the Babkhan micronation, now called the Imperial State of Babkha, on 4 August 2010. In the absence of the Shah, Kufukhaf Iskander Khan (who was renamed Truvus Roshnâm Slôbôvi on August 16) was declared Imperial Padishah Regent and Grand Vizier of Babkha and set out to form a government.

==Government and politics==
Babkha's government is presently in transition. In this transition, the [[Shah of Babkha]] is theoretically the absolute ruler of the state, but due to the prolonged absence of [[Benkern|Cyrus Namvari Shahanshah]], the reality is that Imperial Padishah Regent and Prime Minister [[Tregh Tomsohnd|Truvus Roshnâm Slôbôvi]] actually exercises much of this authority.

==Foreign relations and military==
Since Babkha has just begun to consider itself a micronation again, its foreign policy and military are still unsettled. There are, however, certain relationships that are particularly noteworthy.

===Antica===
Its relationship with [[Antica]] is presently Babkha's strongest intermicronational relationship. While the Antican Republic had initially sought non-alignment in the days of Babkha's rivalry with [[Shireroth]], relations between Babkha and Antica began to warm thereafter. By the time of the [[Amokolian War]], in which the two nations cooperated in the capture of Newport, Babkha and Antica were on track to being friends. The shift of Babkha to the VOBB placed this friendship on hold, however.

More recent developments have essentially demanded close relations between Antica and Babkha. One of the initial symptoms that Babkhans were contemplating a return to micronationalism came when several Babkhans joined Antica. As of August 19, 2010, the two nations share seven citizens. The two also share similar foreign policy objectives and are both old, well established, micronations. As of August 19, 2010, the two nations have entered into a strategic alliance under the [[Eagle-Camel Pact]].

===Ashkenatza===
Babkha initially enjoyed good relations with [[Ashkenatza]], from the date of the establishment of the former to the establishment of the VOBB. The two were particularly close allies under the [[Rozenkhan Declaration]], through which alliance Babkha provided Ashkenatza with invaluable military advisers, armaments and support. As Babkha was preparing its transition to the VOBB, it gave Ashkenatza the gift of regions of northern [[Alkhiva]] and [[Báatharz]] which became the original core of [[Mahoz HaSephardim]].

Relations between the two have hit an initial rough patch since Babkha's return, however. In the time during which Babkha was away from the MCS, [[Alexandria]], Ashkenatza, Antica and [[Stormark]] engaged in a race for the former Babkhan homeland of [[Eura]], resulting in the expansion of occidental Mahoz, as well as the possession of of a large and strategically significant portion of the eastern coast of Eura in oriental Mahoz. Upon Babkha's return to Eura, the Ashkenatzim immediately proposed the renewal of the Rozenkhan Declaration, with the addition of terms demanding Babkha's recognition of Mahoz. The Babkhan Minister of War and Foreign Affairs, the [[Ardashir Khan|Emir of Raspur]], countered with the proposition that Babkha would accept such terms if Ashkenatza gave Babkha the portion of Mahoz that lie along the eastern coast of Eura.

Initially, the Ashkenatzi envoy negotiating the terms indicated that Ashkenatza would be in favor of the Emir's proposal. Thereafter, in the popular micronational IRC chat ''#micronations'', the Nohsi of Ashkenatza announced that such was off limits as the area was an integral part of Mahoz. Finally, in a post in Antica, the Nohsi stated that Ashkenatza had offered Babkha most of what it wants and that the Babkhans were the ones who were refusing to negotiate. Thus far, absolutely no visible progress has been made in negotiation between Babkha and Ashkenatza.

===Elwynn===
At the onset of the rebellions that took place in Shireroth in August 2010, Babkha initially supported the Laqi and Elwynnese rebels. Following the revelation that the Laqi Free Republic was merely an attempt at causing a Shirerithian civil war, Babkhan interest in the Laqi cause faded. However, Babkha remained interested in the Elwynnese rebellion and recognized Elwynn on August 5, 2010. Worthy of note is that Elwynn's two most prominent leaders are both citizens and former [[Shah of Babkha|monarchs]] of Babkha.

==Culture==
Babkha has always been centered around a Persian cultural theme, albeit many people who don't recognize the differences between the various Middle Eastern cultures make the error of acting as if the theme is Arabic (which is nevertheless not totally untrue, as certain regions within Babkha do indeed have Arabic themes to them). Manifestations of this theme include the employment of Farsi titles, Persian names, etc., as well as some memes centering around people's perception of the middle east, such as the Babkhan Sandworm and the pronounced employment of camels.

Babkha has also developed some elements that were not derived from the theme. Examples of these include a dark, often perverse (some might call it degenerate) sense of humor, an unavoidable sense of pride in Babkha's historical achievements, a high propensity for alcohol use, a love of controversy and intrigue, and a high valuation of severity and volition.

==Economy==
Babkha does not presently have an active economic simulation. There appears to be some preliminary interest in joining the [[Small Commonwealth Unified Economy]], but it is uncertain whether or not it would be feasible or likely that Babkha would join.

==See also==
* [[Eura]]

==External links==
* [http://www.babkha.com/ Website]
* [http://babkha.com/forum/index.php Forums]

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Babkha

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'''Babkha''' (Farsi: '''بابخا''' ''Babkhâ''), officially the '''Imperial State of Babkha''' (Farsi: '''دولت شاهنشاهی بابخا''' ''Dowlat-e Shâhanshâhi-ye Babkhâ'') is a nation occupying most of [[Eura]]. It is bordered by [[Ashkenatza|Ashkenatzi]] [[Mahoz HaSephardim]] to the northwest, north and east, [[Antica|Antican]] [[Eranistan]] to the north and northeast, an unnamed [[Alexandria|Alexandrian]] colony to the southeast, the [[Stormark|Stormarkian]] [[High Queen Asa Isles]] and [[Land of Stormark's Rose]] to the south, and [[Natopia|Natopian]] [[South Mehlville]] to the southwest.

Babkha is among the oldest nations in the sector, having been founded in the Autumn of 2000. It has spent the majority of its long history as a major power in the sector; even at its weakest times the wise knew not to underestimate Babkha, and the naive learned quickly. Babkha's also had a long history of being a melting pot for the community - many prominent micronationalists had their first micronational citizenship in Babkha and went on to hold others, and Babkha has had an unspoken tradition of having given many other talented micronationalists their first dual citizenship.

== History ==
===Early days===
Babkha was founded on October 12 2000, as the Kingdom of Babkha. In the beginning it merely had a simple website and a humble declaration of micronationhood, as well as its founder's hope to turn his boyhood dream into reality. Titled Shah Babak XXVI, The young [[Shah of Babkha|Shah]], would later drop his Europeanised title in favor of the Persian title of [[Babak Kapav Mehr]], "Babak, Light of Kapav". Kapav was the old name of the Province of Kapitalia, where mythically, Babak The Great ruled and went on to conquer the other Babkhan kingdoms to unite and found a single Babkhan nation.

Babkha had very humble beginnings, a small, simple website to announce its existence and a document, its first constitution that outlined the Shah's ambition to create a large, politically vibrant social and cultural experiment. The first people to become Babkhan citizens are notable, the very first was named Raqshid Hamdollayi, who would later change his name to [[Fath Ali Nouradin]] and be etched in Babkhan folklore with tales from his exploits in the Treesian war. Another significant Babkhan to join early on was the very first online citizen to be approved, a Finnish man with a self confessed love of the middle east adopted the name [[Tahmaseb Farshbaf]] and was soon appointed Vizier of Foreign Affairs, a post he would hold for close to two years.

Babkha grew in fame and notoriety, as its distinct culture started to evolve, and soon, within a month, on September 13th, the enigmatic Shah acquired a territory to the new Babkhan Empire. A deal was struck with [[Thomas Mountian]], and [[Bathland]] was acquired as an "Autonomous Babkhan Territory". Babkha would go on to be one of the earliest micronations to join a new and dynamic organisation that had sprung up in the vacuum left by a nearly defunct [[League of Secessionist States|LoSS]]. The [[League of Micronations]] was founded and would in the future become a fierce battle ground between Babkha and her adversaries, most notably the [[Attera|Rasinate of Qattera Macussia]].

===Political progress===
Initially founded as a Despotism, the Shah soon granted the growing citizenry of Babkha a [[Majlis of Babkha|parliament]] and permitted the formation of Political Parties. The Parliament was named the "Majlis i Satrapan", and was initially a direct democracy. The founding parties were the [[Babkhan Liberal Centre Party]], the [[Socialist Taj Party]] and the [[Conservative Party (Babkha)|Conservative Party]].

The political and legal landscape of Babkha would soon be changed dramatically however. A Czech judge named [[George Nantell]] became a Babkhan citizen and immediately drafted a constitution granting the Majlis equal power to the Shah and was appointed Minister of Justice to oversee the construction of a Judicial Branch of government. Within a month, a new constitution was passed through the Majlis and the position of [[Prime Minister of Babkha|Grand Vizier]] (Prime Minister) was created, initially, the Shah had the right to appoint the Grand Vizier, and it was Tahmaseb Farshbaf who was chosen for the Job. The new constitution had also created a Judiciary, with a [[Constitutional Tribunal (Babkha)|Constitutional Tribunal]], a [[Magistrates Court (Babkha)|Magistrates Court]] and a [[Supreme Court of Babkha|Supreme Court]], Nantell was appointed Chief Justice and President of the Constitutional Tribunal.

The Political life of Babkha was taking shape at this point too, the BLCP grew to become a strong party, while the Socialist Taj was abandoned. At this time, a host of new citizens had arrived and a new political ideology had sprung up from the new citizens. The [[Rastakhiz Movement|Rastakhiz movement]], a political party, founded by and led by [[Ramin Qajar]] aimed for a Babkhan renaissance, and quickly established itself as a right wing nationalist party. One of the most devout followers of Qajar and the Rastakhiz movement, was a fresh military man named [[Ardashir Khan|Ataxerxes]].

At the same time, another ideology had found a home in Babkha, the Socialist movement brought in by former [[Reunion]] citizen [[Juan Pablo Var]] and El Doessen (who later adopted the Babkhan name of [[Mirza Malkom Khan]]) quickly gained ground in Babkha and Var was appointed Grand Vizier. The [[Socialist People's Party (Babkha)|Socialist Peoples Party]] was quickly founded and in a move that led to mass sectarian violence, the SPP aligned itself with an aggressive international Communist movement, the Peoples Revolutionary Party. Babkha was rocked by riots between Rastakhizis and the SPP, with tensions climaxing with the PRP's decision to base itself in [[Kamalshahr]], Babkha. Right wing pressure eventually forced the SPP to cut its ties with the PRP and caused the SPP itself to splinter, with Fath Ali Nouradin defecting and forming his own Islamic Front of Babkha Party, which would later be renamed to the [[Azadegan Party]].

The Shah, forced to act to calm a volatile situation dissolved the Majlis and discharged the government. Fresh elections were called, and the Rastakhiz, now led by Ardashir Khan were tipped to take an easy victory. The Liberal Centre Party, quiet throughout the Socialist/Nationalist troubles had rebuilt itself unbeknownst to its rivals and had elected another new citizen as its leader. [[Pascale Dufoix]], the first Babkhan woman to hold such a high position took the leadership and began campaigning immediately. In what is regarded as the most incredible election ever held in Babkha, the Majlis was split even down the middle with the BLCP surprisingly receiving the most votes and taking 2 seats in the Majlis, and the Rastakhiz taking 2 seats, with the IFB taking the fifth. The Socialist Peoples Party, demoralised and discredited by consistent Rastakhiz pressure disintegrated and failed to gain a single seat.

===Babkha after Babak===
A period of great peace and harmony existed in Babkha, with the BLCP and Rastakhiz in coalition government under the leadership of the first female Grand Vizier of Babkha, Pascale Dufoix, Babkha's political system was riding on its crest.

However, surprisingly and to the shock, sadness and surprise of the micronational community, Babkha's founder and much loved Shah abdicated the throne. Citing real life duties the Shah made a rare sacrifice and allowed the Kingdom to live on, hand picking his closest advisor and Military Chief, Ardashir Khan (Ataxerxes) to be his successor. The transition of power, rarely seen in micronationalism was one of the smoothest and celebrated events in Babkhan history. The end of one great dynasty gave way to the beginning of another. The Kapav Era had ended and in its place Ardashir was crowned as the first Shah of the Osmani dynasty. On January 2003, Babkha saw another succession of the throne whereby the Shah of the Osmani - a curious mix of writer, politician and soldier - who secretly had only intended to rule for the length of time needed to secure the continuation of the Kingdom, abdicated to be replaced by another hand picked successor, former Grand Vizier Tahmaseb Farshbaf, who started the Abakhtari line of the Radiant Throne.

===Continued development===
Once again the face of Babkha changed, new citizens poured in as old ones left, and new political powers emerged. The Azadegan Party, traditionally on the fringe of politics somehow came to the forefront of the political establishment with its leader, [[Umra Khan]] a new citizen and fierce advocate of Islamic Socialism took the helm. Within months, elections were held and contested by the BLCP and Azadegan, the Islamists gained their highest number of seats ever, taking two while the Liberals took charge of government. Surprisingly the Azadegan eventually faded from the limelight and by the next elections, a new political power came into being; the [[Behsaz Party|Behsaz]] or Renaissance Party. The Behsaz Party was the the largest party in Babkha and held the majority of the seats in the Majlis i-Mellat.

However, with the relaxation of rules on dual-citizenship, the Babkhan Left began a new resurgence under the former PRP activist [[Kuralyov]] and Hanoverian citizen [[Kevin Hood]] [Abbas Madani] who between them founded the [[Qermez Party]], a secular replacement for the Islamist Azadegan, and gained a large following in a short space of time. Meanwhile a conservative mood had overtaken the Behsaz Party, which looked upon the successes of the first Behsaz administration as the pinnacle of the Babkhan achievement. Not everyone in Babkha shared this view. Indeed the Qermez railed against what it viewed as a lethargic and reactionary administration. Matters came to a head with the revival of the Babkhan Liberal Centre Party under [[Rakesh Ackbar]], who decided to end cooperation with the Grand Vizierate of Ardashir Khan Osmani and moved the BLCP to a centre left platform. When the Shahanshah called elections in August 2003 the BLCP and Qermez quickly resolved to form a coalition to attempt to force the Behsazis out of government. The election was one of the hardest fought in Babkhan history, with both sides making inflammatory speeches and intense use of propaganda. In the end, in spite of the overall vote being too close to call, the Behsaz gained four of the five seats on the Majlis-i-Mellat. Magnanimously, Ardashir Khan Osmani offered government positions to his defeated rivals who for the most part accepted.

===The Grand Commonwealth===
In January 2004, Ardashir opted to resign his commission leading to a short lived administration headed by [[Hesam Jahandar]]. In the mean time, the alliance between Qermez and BLCP lead to a merger platform named the [[Rastakhiz Party (Babkha)|Rastakhiz Party]]. Hesam's successor Rakesh Ackbar formed a successful minority administration that lasted from March 2004 to Decmber 2005, when Rakesh was replaced after a short period of absence by [[Darius Rugahi]], who basically continued the administration until the February 2005 elections. Influx of a few more conservative minded citizens and stagnation in the Rastakhiz Party led to an overwhelming victory for the Behsaz and a government under [[Ric Lyon|Rashid Arsalani]] was formed. During his administration the [[Grand Commonwealth]] came to life, a cooperation, yet not a complete merger between the micronations of [[Treesia]], [[Aerlig]], Babkha, [[Lemuria]] and [[Alteria]]. From now on the foreign affairs and military policies would be handled on the level of the Commonwealth, everything else on national level. Rashid tried to launch a set of badly needed reforms in Babkha, but due to absence of people in key positions (mainly in the Majlis) and due to bureaucracy, the reforms never took off.

With the formation of the Grand Commonwealth, Tahmaseb Shah was appointed as Shahan-Ri of the Grand Commonwealth. He decided it wouldn't be right to hold both the position of Shah in Babkha and that of Shahan-Ri in the Commonwealth, so he handed the position of Shah of Babkha back to Ardashir Khan. Ardashir later abdicated again, on 28 June 2007, in favor of Rashid Arsalani, who would reign over a dynamic rebirth of Babkha.

===After the Grand Commonwealth===
Following the return of past citizens, and the heightened interest of new citizens, the Kingdom of Babkha seceded from the Grand Commonwealth on 31 July 2007, following a vote in which nine of eleven citizens supported secession. Unlike the [[United Baronies of Aerlig and Treesia]], which had seceded from the Commonwealth two days prior, Babkha did not seek the approval of the Commonwealth's Majlis-i-Dharma for its secession. Instead, the Kingdom legitimized its declaration of independence on the basis that the Grand Commonwealth Charter was a nationally-ratified law, and could thus be repealed at that level without having to go through the Commonwealth's internal mechanisms for secession.

For much of the remainder of the reign of Rashid Shah, Hesam Jahandar once again served as head of government and Babkha was the preeminent superpower of Micras. Babkha looked to new avenues of development at this time, too. It was during this period that Vizier of National Development [[Tregh Tomsohnd|Kufukhaf Iskander Khan]], who had initially joined Babkha back in August 2002, began work on the Babkhi language project, which eventually earned him a FNORD award. Also during this time, Grand Vizier Jahandar made the enterpising step of proposing a 3D chat; while the idea didn't really pan out in Babkha, its was mention to King [[Alexander of Hanover]] provided the inspiration for [[Hanover]]'s foray onto Second Life in [[New Bergen]]. The Hanoverians never gave Jahandar credit for the inspiration.

===Recent events===
Rashid Shah abdicated on 28 June 2008, giving the throne to Hesam Jahandar. The reign of Hesam Shah saw further development of cultural projects such as the Babkhi language. However, this period was also marked by increased apathy in Babkha as toward micronationalism. Babkha began planning a change in direction, away from being a micronation and towards being a community. As part of these changes, the Kingdom gave parts of the norther provinces of [[Alkhiva]] and [[Báatharz]] to [[Ashkenatza]] as a gift. Following Babkha's participation in the [[Amokolian War]] against [[Ocia]], Babkha ceased to participate in the micronational community.

On 19 October 2009, Hesam Shah requested Babkha's removal from Micras. Five days later, he was replaced as Shah by [[Benkern|Cyrus Namvari Shahanshah]], who would lead the new Villainous Order of Babkhan Blackfriars. However, several things became clear during this era in Babkhan history. The VOBB gradually began to stagnate, as some established citizens, such as Kufukhaf Iskander Khan for an example, were less interested in such a community than a micronation. Without a purpose for existing, the title of Shah became more or less superfluous. Finally, the combination of the inactivity of the Shah, the appearance of slight instability in intermicronational relations and the renewal of several Babkhans' interest in micronationalism led to the re-emergence of the Babkhan micronation, now called the Imperial State of Babkha, on 4 August 2010. In the absence of the Shah, Kufukhaf Iskander Khan (who was renamed Truvus Roshnâm Slôbôvi on August 16) was declared Imperial Padishah Regent and Grand Vizier of Babkha and set out to form a government.

==Government and politics==
Babkha's government is presently in transition. In this transition, the [[Shah of Babkha]] is theoretically the absolute ruler of the state, but due to the prolonged absence of [[Benkern|Cyrus Namvari Shahanshah]], the reality is that Imperial Padishah Regent and Prime Minister [[Tregh Tomsohnd|Truvus Roshnâm Slôbôvi]] actually exercises much of this authority.

==Foreign relations and military==
Since Babkha has just begun to consider itself a micronation again, its foreign policy and military are still unsettled. There are, however, certain relationships that are particularly noteworthy.

===Antica===
Its relationship with [[Antica]] is presently Babkha's strongest intermicronational relationship. While the Antican Republic had initially sought non-alignment in the days of Babkha's rivalry with [[Shireroth]], relations between Babkha and Antica began to warm thereafter. By the time of the [[Amokolian War]], in which the two nations cooperated in the capture of Newport, Babkha and Antica were on track to being friends. The shift of Babkha to the VOBB placed this friendship on hold, however.

More recent developments have essentially demanded close relations between Antica and Babkha. One of the initial symptoms that Babkhans were contemplating a return to micronationalism came when several Babkhans joined Antica. As of August 19, 2010, the two nations share seven citizens. The two also share similar foreign policy objectives and are both old, well established, micronations. As of August 19, 2010, the two nations have entered into a strategic alliance under the [[Eagle-Camel Pact]].

===Ashkenatza===
Babkha initially enjoyed good relations with [[Ashkenatza]], from the date of the establishment of the former to the establishment of the VOBB. The two were particularly close allies under the [[Rozenkhan Declaration]], through which alliance Babkha provided Ashkenatza with invaluable military advisers, armaments and support. As Babkha was preparing its transition to the VOBB, it gave Ashkenatza the gift of regions of northern [[Alkhiva]] and [[Báatharz]] which became the original core of [[Mahoz HaSephardim]].

Relations between the two have hit an initial rough patch since Babkha's return, however. In the time during which Babkha was away from the MCS, [[Alexandria]], Ashkenatza, Antica and [[Stormark]] engaged in a race for the former Babkhan homeland of [[Eura]], resulting in the expansion of occidental Mahoz, as well as the possession of of a large and strategically significant portion of the eastern coast of Eura in oriental Mahoz. Upon Babkha's return to Eura, the Ashkenatzim immediately proposed the renewal of the Rozenkhan Declaration, with the addition of terms demanding Babkha's recognition of Mahoz. The Babkhan Minister of War and Foreign Affairs, the [[Ardashir Khan|Emir of Raspur]], countered with the proposition that Babkha would accept such terms if Ashkenatza gave Babkha the portion of Mahoz that lie along the eastern coast of Eura.

Initially, the Ashkenatzi envoy negotiating the terms indicated that Ashkenatza would be in favor of the Emir's proposal. Thereafter, in the popular micronational IRC chat ''#micronations'', the Nohsi of Ashkenatza announced that such was off limits as the area was an integral part of Mahoz. Finally, in a post in Antica, the Nohsi stated that Ashkenatza had offered Babkha most of what it wants and that the Babkhans were the ones who were refusing to negotiate. Thus far, absolutely no visible progress has been made in negotiation between Babkha and Ashkenatza.

===Elwynn===
At the onset of the rebellions that took place in Shireroth in August 2010, Babkha initially supported the Laqi and Elwynnese rebels. Following the revelation that the Laqi Free Republic was merely an attempt at causing a Shirerithian civil war, Babkhan interest in the Laqi cause faded. However, Babkha remained interested in the Elwynnese rebellion and recognized Elwynn on August 5, 2010. Worthy of note is that Elwynn's two most prominent leaders are both citizens and former [[Shah of Babkha|monarchs]] of Babkha.

==Culture==
Babkha has always been centered around a Persian cultural theme, albeit many people who don't recognize the differences between the various Middle Eastern cultures make the error of acting as if the theme is Arabic (which is nevertheless not totally untrue, as certain regions within Babkha do indeed have Arabic themes to them). Manifestations of this theme include the employment of Farsi titles, Persian names, etc., as well as some memes centering around people's perception of the middle east, such as the Babkhan Sandworm and the pronounced employment of camels.

Babkha has also developed some elements that were not derived from the theme. Examples of these include a dark, often perverse (some might call it degenerate) sense of humor, an unavoidable sense of pride in Babkha's historical achievements, a high propensity for alcohol use, a love of controversy and intrigue, and a high valuation of severity and volition.

==Economy==
Babkha does not presently have an active economic simulation. There appears to be some preliminary interest in joining the [[Small Commonwealth Unified Economy]], but it is uncertain whether or not it would be feasible or likely that Babkha would join.

==See also==
* [[Eura]]

==External links==
* [http://www.babkha.com/ Website]
* [http://babkha.com/forum/index.php Forums]

[[Category: Nations]]
[[Category:Babkha|*]]
[[Category:Grand Commonwealth]]

Babkha

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'''Babkha''' (Farsi: '''بابخا''' ''Babkhâ''), officially the '''Imperial State of Babkha''' (Farsi: '''دولت شاهنشاهی بابخا''' ''Dowlat-e Shâhanshâhi-ye Babkhâ'') is a nation occupying most of [[Eura]]. It is bordered by [[Ashkenatza|Ashkenatzi]] [[Mahoz HaSephardim]] to the northwest, north and east, [[Antica|Antican]] [[Eranistan]] to the north and northeast, an unnamed [[Alexandria|Alexandrian]] colony to the southeast, the [[Stormark|Stormarkian]] [[High Queen Asa Isles]] and [[Land of Stormark's Rose]] to the south, and [[Natopia|Natopian]] [[South Mehlville]] to the southwest.

Babkha is among the oldest nations in the sector, having been founded in the Autumn of 2000. It has spent the majority of its long history as a major power in the sector; even at its weakest times the wise knew not to underestimate Babkha, and the naive learned quickly. Babkha's also had a long history of being a melting pot for the community - many prominent micronationalists had their first micronational citizenship in Babkha and went on to hold others, and Babkha has had an unspoken tradition of having given many other talented micronationalists their first dual citizenship.

== History ==
===Early days===
Babkha was founded on October 12 2000, as the Kingdom of Babkha. In the beginning it merely had a simple website and a humble declaration of micronationhood, as well as its founder's hope to turn his boyhood dream into reality. Titled Shah Babak XXVI, The young [[Shah of Babkha|Shah]], would later drop his Europeanised title in favor of the Persian title of [[Babak Kapav Mehr]], "Babak, Light of Kapav". Kapav was the old name of the Province of Kapitalia, where mythically, Babak The Great ruled and went on to conquer the other Babkhan kingdoms to unite and found a single Babkhan nation.

Babkha had very humble beginnings, a small, simple website to announce its existence and a document, its first constitution that outlined the Shah's ambition to create a large, politically vibrant social and cultural experiment. The first people to become Babkhan citizens are notable, the very first was named Raqshid Hamdollayi, who would later change his name to [[Fath Ali Nouradin]] and be etched in Babkhan folklore with tales from his exploits in the Treesian war. Another significant Babkhan to join early on was the very first online citizen to be approved, a Finnish man with a self confessed love of the middle east adopted the name [[Tahmaseb Farshbaf]] and was soon appointed Vizier of Foreign Affairs, a post he would hold for close to two years.

Babkha grew in fame and notoriety, as its distinct culture started to evolve, and soon, within a month, on September 13th, the enigmatic Shah acquired a territory to the new Babkhan Empire. A deal was struck with [[Thomas Mountian]], and [[Bathland]] was acquired as an "Autonomous Babkhan Territory". Babkha would go on to be one of the earliest micronations to join a new and dynamic organisation that had sprung up in the vacuum left by a nearly defunct [[League of Secessionist States|LoSS]]. The [[League of Micronations]] was founded and would in the future become a fierce battle ground between Babkha and her adversaries, most notably the [[Attera|Rasinate of Qattera Macussia]].

===Political progress===
Initially founded as a Despotism, the Shah soon granted the growing citizenry of Babkha a [[Majlis of Babkha|parliament]] and permitted the formation of Political Parties. The Parliament was named the "Majlis i Satrapan", and was initially a direct democracy. The founding parties were the [[Babkhan Liberal Centre Party]], the [[Socialist Taj Party]] and the [[Conservative Party (Babkha)|Conservative Party]].

The political and legal landscape of Babkha would soon be changed dramatically however. A Czech judge named [[George Nantell]] became a Babkhan citizen and immediately drafted a constitution granting the Majlis equal power to the Shah and was appointed Minister of Justice to oversee the construction of a Judicial Branch of government. Within a month, a new constitution was passed through the Majlis and the position of [[Prime Minister of Babkha|Grand Vizier]] (Prime Minister) was created, initially, the Shah had the right to appoint the Grand Vizier, and it was Tahmaseb Farshbaf who was chosen for the Job. The new constitution had also created a Judiciary, with a [[Constitutional Tribunal (Babkha)|Constitutional Tribunal]], a [[Magistrates Court (Babkha)|Magistrates Court]] and a [[Supreme Court of Babkha|Supreme Court]], Nantell was appointed Chief Justice and President of the Constitutional Tribunal.

The Political life of Babkha was taking shape at this point too, the BLCP grew to become a strong party, while the Socialist Taj was abandoned. At this time, a host of new citizens had arrived and a new political ideology had sprung up from the new citizens. The [[Rastakhiz Movement|Rastakhiz movement]], a political party, founded by and led by [[Ramin Qajar]] aimed for a Babkhan renaissance, and quickly established itself as a right wing nationalist party. One of the most devout followers of Qajar and the Rastakhiz movement, was a fresh military man named [[Ardashir Khan|Ataxerxes]].

At the same time, another ideology had found a home in Babkha, the Socialist movement brought in by former [[Reunion]] citizen [[Juan Pablo Var]] and El Doessen (who later adopted the Babkhan name of [[Mirza Malkom Khan]]) quickly gained ground in Babkha and Var was appointed Grand Vizier. The [[Socialist People's Party (Babkha)|Socialist Peoples Party]] was quickly founded and in a move that led to mass sectarian violence, the SPP aligned itself with an aggressive international Communist movement, the Peoples Revolutionary Party. Babkha was rocked by riots between Rastakhizis and the SPP, with tensions climaxing with the PRP's decision to base itself in [[Kamalshahr]], Babkha. Right wing pressure eventually forced the SPP to cut its ties with the PRP and caused the SPP itself to splinter, with Fath Ali Nouradin defecting and forming his own Islamic Front of Babkha Party, which would later be renamed to the [[Azadegan Party]].

The Shah, forced to act to calm a volatile situation dissolved the Majlis and discharged the government. Fresh elections were called, and the Rastakhiz, now led by Ardashir Khan were tipped to take an easy victory. The Liberal Centre Party, quiet throughout the Socialist/Nationalist troubles had rebuilt itself unbeknownst to its rivals and had elected another new citizen as its leader. [[Pascale Dufoix]], the first Babkhan woman to hold such a high position took the leadership and began campaigning immediately. In what is regarded as the most incredible election ever held in Babkha, the Majlis was split even down the middle with the BLCP surprisingly receiving the most votes and taking 2 seats in the Majlis, and the Rastakhiz taking 2 seats, with the IFB taking the fifth. The Socialist Peoples Party, demoralised and discredited by consistent Rastakhiz pressure disintegrated and failed to gain a single seat.

===Babkha after Babak===
A period of great peace and harmony existed in Babkha, with the BLCP and Rastakhiz in coalition government under the leadership of the first female Grand Vizier of Babkha, Pascale Dufoix, Babkha's political system was riding on its crest.

However, surprisingly and to the shock, sadness and surprise of the micronational community, Babkha's founder and much loved Shah abdicated the throne. Citing real life duties the Shah made a rare sacrifice and allowed the Kingdom to live on, hand picking his closest advisor and Military Chief, Ardashir Khan (Ataxerxes) to be his successor. The transition of power, rarely seen in micronationalism was one of the smoothest and celebrated events in Babkhan history. The end of one great dynasty gave way to the beginning of another. The Kapav Era had ended and in its place Ardashir was crowned as the first Shah of the Osmani dynasty. On January 2003, Babkha saw another succession of the throne whereby the Shah of the Osmani - a curious mix of writer, politician and soldier - who secretly had only intended to rule for the length of time needed to secure the continuation of the Kingdom, abdicated to be replaced by another hand picked successor, former Grand Vizier Tahmaseb Farshbaf, who started the Abakhtari line of the Radiant Throne.

===Continued development===
Once again the face of Babkha changed, new citizens poured in as old ones left, and new political powers emerged. The Azadegan Party, traditionally on the fringe of politics somehow came to the forefront of the political establishment with its leader, [[Umra Khan]] a new citizen and fierce advocate of Islamic Socialism took the helm. Within months, elections were held and contested by the BLCP and Azadegan, the Islamists gained their highest number of seats ever, taking two while the Liberals took charge of government. Surprisingly the Azadegan eventually faded from the limelight and by the next elections, a new political power came into being; the [[Behsaz Party|Behsaz]] or Renaissance Party. The Behsaz Party was the the largest party in Babkha and held the majority of the seats in the Majlis i-Mellat.

However, with the relaxation of rules on dual-citizenship, the Babkhan Left began a new resurgence under the former PRP activist [[Kuralyov]] and Hanoverian citizen [[Kevin Hood]] [Abbas Madani] who between them founded the [[Qermez Party]], a secular replacement for the Islamist Azadegan, and gained a large following in a short space of time. Meanwhile a conservative mood had overtaken the Behsaz Party, which looked upon the successes of the first Behsaz administration as the pinnacle of the Babkhan achievement. Not everyone in Babkha shared this view. Indeed the Qermez railed against what it viewed as a lethargic and reactionary administration. Matters came to a head with the revival of the Babkhan Liberal Centre Party under [[Rakesh Ackbar]], who decided to end cooperation with the Grand Vizierate of Ardashir Khan Osmani and moved the BLCP to a centre left platform. When the Shahanshah called elections in August 2003 the BLCP and Qermez quickly resolved to form a coalition to attempt to force the Behsazis out of government. The election was one of the hardest fought in Babkhan history, with both sides making inflammatory speeches and intense use of propaganda. In the end, in spite of the overall vote being too close to call, the Behsaz gained four of the five seats on the Majlis-i-Mellat. Magnanimously, Ardashir Khan Osmani offered government positions to his defeated rivals who for the most part accepted.

===The Grand Commonwealth===
In January 2004, Ardashir opted to resign his commission leading to a short lived administration headed by [[Hesam Jahandar]]. In the mean time, the alliance between Qermez and BLCP lead to a merger platform named the [[Rastakhiz Party (Babkha)|Rastakhiz Party]]. Hesam's successor Rakesh Ackbar formed a successful minority administration that lasted from March 2004 to Decmber 2005, when Rakesh was replaced after a short period of absence by [[Darius Rugahi]], who basically continued the administration until the February 2005 elections. Influx of a few more conservative minded citizens and stagnation in the Rastakhiz Party led to an overwhelming victory for the Behsaz and a government under [[Ric Lyon|Rashid Arsalani]] was formed. During his administration the [[Grand Commonwealth]] came to life, a cooperation, yet not a complete merger between the micronations of [[Treesia]], [[Aerlig]], Babkha, [[Lemuria]] and [[Alteria]]. From now on the foreign affairs and military policies would be handled on the level of the Commonwealth, everything else on national level. Rashid tried to launch a set of badly needed reforms in Babkha, but due to absence of people in key positions (mainly in the Majlis) and due to bureaucracy, the reforms never took off.

With the formation of the Grand Commonwealth, Tahmaseb Shah was appointed as Shahan-Ri of the Grand Commonwealth. He decided it wouldn't be right to hold both the position of Shah in Babkha and that of Shahan-Ri in the Commonwealth, so he handed the position of Shah of Babkha back to Ardashir Khan. Ardashir later abdicated again, on 28 June 2007, in favor of Rashid Arsalani, who would reign over a dynamic rebirth of Babkha.

===After the Grand Commonwealth===
Following the return of past citizens, and the heightened interest of new citizens, the Kingdom of Babkha seceded from the Grand Commonwealth on 31 July 2007, following a vote in which nine of eleven citizens supported secession. Unlike the [[United Baronies of Aerlig and Treesia]], which had seceded from the Commonwealth two days prior, Babkha did not seek the approval of the Commonwealth's Majlis-i-Dharma for its secession. Instead, the Kingdom legitimized its declaration of independence on the basis that the Grand Commonwealth Charter was a nationally-ratified law, and could thus be repealed at that level without having to go through the Commonwealth's internal mechanisms for secession.

For much of the remainder of the reign of Rashid Shah, Hesam Jahandar once again served as head of government and Babkha was the preeminent superpower of Micras. Babkha looked to new avenues of development at this time, too. It was during this period that Vizier of National Development [[Tregh Tomsohnd|Kufukhaf Iskander Khan]], who had initially joined Babkha back in August 2002, began work on the Babkhi language project, which eventually earned him a FNORD award. Also during this time, Grand Vizier Jahandar made the enterpising step of proposing a 3D chat; while the idea didn't really pan out in Babkha, its was mention to King [[Alexander of Hanover]] provided the inspiration for [[Hanover]]'s foray onto Second Life in [[New Bergen]]. The Hanoverians never gave Jahandar credit for the inspiration.

===Recent events===
Rashid Shah abdicated on 28 June 2008, giving the throne to Hesam Jahandar. The reign of Hesam Shah saw further development of cultural projects such as the Babkhi language. However, this period was also marked by increased apathy in Babkha as toward micronationalism. Babkha began planning a change in direction, away from being a micronation and towards being a community. As part of these changes, the Kingdom gave parts of the norther provinces of [[Alkhiva]] and [[Báatharz]] to [[Ashkenatza]] as a gift. Following Babkha's participation in the [[Amokolian War]] against [[Ocia]], Babkha ceased to participate in the micronational community.

On 19 October 2009, Hesam Shah requested Babkha's removal from Micras. Five days later, he was replaced as Shah by [[Benkern|Cyrus Namvari Shahanshah]], who would lead the new Villainous Order of Babkhan Blackfriars. However, several things became clear during this era in Babkhan history. The VOBB gradually began to stagnate, as some established citizens, such as Kufukhaf Iskander Khan for an example, were less interested in such a community than a micronation. Without a purpose for existing, the title of Shah became more or less superfluous. Finally, the combination of the inactivity of the Shah, the appearance of slight instability in intermicronational relations and the renewal of several Babkhans' interest in micronationalism led to the re-emergence of the Babkhan micronation, now called the Imperial State of Babkha, on 4 August 2010. In the absence of the Shah, Kufukhaf Iskander Khan (who was renamed Truvus Roshnâm Slôbôvi on August 16) was declared Imperial Padishah Regent and Grand Vizier of Babkha and set out to form a government.

==Government and politics==
Babkha's government is presently in transition. In this transition, the [[Shah of Babkha]] is theoretically the absolute ruler of the state, but due to the prolonged absence of [[Benkern|Cyrus Namvari Shahanshah]], the reality is that Imperial Padishah Regent and Prime Minister [[Tregh Tomsohnd|Truvus Roshnâm Slôbôvi]] actually exercises much of this authority.

==Foreign relations and military==
Since Babkha has just begun to consider itself a micronation again, its foreign policy and military are still unsettled. There are, however, certain relationships that are particularly noteworthy.

===Antica===
Its relationship with [[Antica]] is presently Babkha's strongest intermicronational relationship. While the Antican Republic had initially sought non-alignment in the days of Babkha's rivalry with [[Shireroth]], relations between Babkha and Antica began to warm thereafter. By the time of the [[Amokolian War]], in which the two nations cooperated in the capture of Newport, Babkha and Antica were on track to being friends. The shift of Babkha to the VOBB placed this friendship on hold, however.

More recent developments have essentially demanded close relations between Antica and Babkha. One of the initial symptoms that Babkhans were contemplating a return to micronationalism came when several Babkhans joined Antica. As of August 19, 2010, the two nations share seven citizens. The two also share similar foreign policy objectives and are both old, well established, micronations. As of August 19, 2010, the two nations have entered into a strategic alliance under the [[Eagle-Camel Pact]].

===Ashkenatza===
Babkha initially enjoyed good relations with [[Ashkenatza]], from the date of the establishment of the former to the establishment of the VOBB. The two were particularly close allies under the [[Rozenkhan Declaration]], through which alliance Babkha provided Ashkenatza with invaluable military advisers, armaments and support. As Babkha was preparing its transition to the VOBB, it gave Ashkenatza the gift of regions of northern [[Alkhiva]] and [[Báatharz]] which became the original core of [[Mahoz HaSephardim]].

Relations between the two have hit an initial rough patch since Babkha's return, however. In the time during which Babkha was away from the MCS, [[Alexandria]], Ashkenatza, Antica and [[Stormark]] engaged in a race for the former Babkhan homeland of [[Eura]], resulting in the expansion of occidental Mahoz, as well as the possession of of a large and strategically significant portion of the eastern coast of Eura in oriental Mahoz. Upon Babkha's return to Eura, the Ashkenatzim immediately proposed the renewal of the Rozenkhan Declaration, with the addition of terms demanding Babkha's recognition of Mahoz. The Babkhan Minister of War and Foreign Affairs, the [[Ardashir Khan|Emir of Raspur]], countered with the proposition that Babkha would accept such terms if Ashkenatza gave Babkha the portion of Mahoz that lie along the eastern coast of Eura.

Initially, the Ashkenatzi envoy negotiating the terms indicated that Ashkenatza would be in favor of the Emir's proposal. Thereafter, in the popular micronational IRC chat ''#micronations'', the Nohsi of Ashkenatza announced that such was off limits as the area was an integral part of Mahoz. Finally, in a post in Antica, the Nohsi stated that Ashkenatza had offered Babkha most of what it wants and that the Babkhans were the ones who were refusing to negotiate. Thus far, absolutely no visible progress has been made in negotiation between Babkha and Ashkenatza.

===Elwynn===
At the onset of the rebellions that took place in Shireroth in August 2010, Babkha initially supported the Laqi and Elwynnese rebels. Following the revelation that the Laqi Free Republic was merely an attempt at causing a Shirerithian civil war, Babkhan interest in the Laqi cause faded. However, Babkha remained interested in the Elwynnese rebellion and recognized Elwynn on August 5, 2010. Worthy of note is that Elwynn's two most prominent leaders are both citizens and former [[Shah of Babkha|monarchs]] of Babkha.

==Culture==
Babkha has always been centered around a Persian cultural theme, albeit many people who don't recognize the differences between the various Middle Eastern cultures make the error of acting as if the theme is Arabic (which is nevertheless not totally untrue, as certain regions within Babkha do indeed have Arabic themes to them). Manifestations of this theme include the employment of Farsi titles, Persian names, etc., as well as some memes centering around people's perception of the middle east, such as the Babkhan Sandworm and the pronounced employment of camels.

Babkha has also developed some elements that were not derived from the theme. Examples of these include a dark, often perverse (some might call it degenerate) sense of humor, an unavoidable sense of pride in Babkha's historical achievements, a high propensity for alcohol use, a love of controversy and intrigue, and a high valuation of severity and volition.

==Economy==

==See also==
* [[Eura]]

==External links==
* [http://www.babkha.com/ Website]
* [http://babkha.com/forum/index.php Forums]

[[Category: Nations]]
[[Category:Babkha|*]]
[[Category:Grand Commonwealth]]

Babkha

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'''Babkha''' (Farsi: '''بابخا''' ''Babkhâ''), officially the '''Imperial State of Babkha''' (Farsi: '''دولت شاهنشاهی بابخا''' ''Dowlat-e Shâhanshâhi-ye Babkhâ'') is a nation occupying most of [[Eura]]. It is bordered by [[Ashkenatza|Ashkenatzi]] [[Mahoz HaSephardim]] to the northwest, north and east, [[Antica|Antican]] [[Eranistan]] to the north and northeast, an unnamed [[Alexandria|Alexandrian]] colony to the southeast, the [[Stormark|Stormarkian]] [[High Queen Asa Isles]] and [[Land of Stormark's Rose]] to the south, and [[Natopia|Natopian]] [[South Mehlville]] to the southwest.

Babkha is among the oldest nations in the sector, having been founded in the Autumn of 2000. It has spent the majority of its long history as a major power in the sector; even at its weakest times the wise knew not to underestimate Babkha, and the naive learned quickly. Babkha's also had a long history of being a melting pot for the community - many prominent micronationalists had their first micronational citizenship in Babkha and went on to hold others, and Babkha has had an unspoken tradition of having given many other talented micronationalists their first dual citizenship.

== History ==
===Early days===
Babkha was founded on October 12 2000, as the Kingdom of Babkha. In the beginning it merely had a simple website and a humble declaration of micronationhood, as well as its founder's hope to turn his boyhood dream into reality. Titled Shah Babak XXVI, The young [[Shah of Babkha|Shah]], would later drop his Europeanised title in favor of the Persian title of [[Babak Kapav Mehr]], "Babak, Light of Kapav". Kapav was the old name of the Province of Kapitalia, where mythically, Babak The Great ruled and went on to conquer the other Babkhan kingdoms to unite and found a single Babkhan nation.

Babkha had very humble beginnings, a small, simple website to announce its existence and a document, its first constitution that outlined the Shah's ambition to create a large, politically vibrant social and cultural experiment. The first people to become Babkhan citizens are notable, the very first was named Raqshid Hamdollayi, who would later change his name to [[Fath Ali Nouradin]] and be etched in Babkhan folklore with tales from his exploits in the Treesian war. Another significant Babkhan to join early on was the very first online citizen to be approved, a Finnish man with a self confessed love of the middle east adopted the name [[Tahmaseb Farshbaf]] and was soon appointed Vizier of Foreign Affairs, a post he would hold for close to two years.

Babkha grew in fame and notoriety, as its distinct culture started to evolve, and soon, within a month, on September 13th, the enigmatic Shah acquired a territory to the new Babkhan Empire. A deal was struck with [[Thomas Mountian]], and [[Bathland]] was acquired as an "Autonomous Babkhan Territory". Babkha would go on to be one of the earliest micronations to join a new and dynamic organisation that had sprung up in the vacuum left by a nearly defunct [[League of Secessionist States|LoSS]]. The [[League of Micronations]] was founded and would in the future become a fierce battle ground between Babkha and her adversaries, most notably the [[Attera|Rasinate of Qattera Macussia]].

===Political progress===
Initially founded as a Despotism, the Shah soon granted the growing citizenry of Babkha a [[Majlis of Babkha|parliament]] and permitted the formation of Political Parties. The Parliament was named the "Majlis i Satrapan", and was initially a direct democracy. The founding parties were the [[Babkhan Liberal Centre Party]], the [[Socialist Taj Party]] and the [[Conservative Party (Babkha)|Conservative Party]].

The political and legal landscape of Babkha would soon be changed dramatically however. A Czech judge named [[George Nantell]] became a Babkhan citizen and immediately drafted a constitution granting the Majlis equal power to the Shah and was appointed Minister of Justice to oversee the construction of a Judicial Branch of government. Within a month, a new constitution was passed through the Majlis and the position of [[Prime Minister of Babkha|Grand Vizier]] (Prime Minister) was created, initially, the Shah had the right to appoint the Grand Vizier, and it was Tahmaseb Farshbaf who was chosen for the Job. The new constitution had also created a Judiciary, with a [[Constitutional Tribunal (Babkha)|Constitutional Tribunal]], a [[Magistrates Court (Babkha)|Magistrates Court]] and a [[Supreme Court of Babkha|Supreme Court]], Nantell was appointed Chief Justice and President of the Constitutional Tribunal.

The Political life of Babkha was taking shape at this point too, the BLCP grew to become a strong party, while the Socialist Taj was abandoned. At this time, a host of new citizens had arrived and a new political ideology had sprung up from the new citizens. The [[Rastakhiz Movement|Rastakhiz movement]], a political party, founded by and led by [[Ramin Qajar]] aimed for a Babkhan renaissance, and quickly established itself as a right wing nationalist party. One of the most devout followers of Qajar and the Rastakhiz movement, was a fresh military man named [[Ardashir Khan|Ataxerxes]].

At the same time, another ideology had found a home in Babkha, the Socialist movement brought in by former [[Reunion]] citizen [[Juan Pablo Var]] and El Doessen (who later adopted the Babkhan name of [[Mirza Malkom Khan]]) quickly gained ground in Babkha and Var was appointed Grand Vizier. The [[Socialist People's Party (Babkha)|Socialist Peoples Party]] was quickly founded and in a move that led to mass sectarian violence, the SPP aligned itself with an aggressive international Communist movement, the Peoples Revolutionary Party. Babkha was rocked by riots between Rastakhizis and the SPP, with tensions climaxing with the PRP's decision to base itself in [[Kamalshahr]], Babkha. Right wing pressure eventually forced the SPP to cut its ties with the PRP and caused the SPP itself to splinter, with Fath Ali Nouradin defecting and forming his own Islamic Front of Babkha Party, which would later be renamed to the [[Azadegan Party]].

The Shah, forced to act to calm a volatile situation dissolved the Majlis and discharged the government. Fresh elections were called, and the Rastakhiz, now led by Ardashir Khan were tipped to take an easy victory. The Liberal Centre Party, quiet throughout the Socialist/Nationalist troubles had rebuilt itself unbeknownst to its rivals and had elected another new citizen as its leader. [[Pascale Dufoix]], the first Babkhan woman to hold such a high position took the leadership and began campaigning immediately. In what is regarded as the most incredible election ever held in Babkha, the Majlis was split even down the middle with the BLCP surprisingly receiving the most votes and taking 2 seats in the Majlis, and the Rastakhiz taking 2 seats, with the IFB taking the fifth. The Socialist Peoples Party, demoralised and discredited by consistent Rastakhiz pressure disintegrated and failed to gain a single seat.

===Babkha after Babak===
A period of great peace and harmony existed in Babkha, with the BLCP and Rastakhiz in coalition government under the leadership of the first female Grand Vizier of Babkha, Pascale Dufoix, Babkha's political system was riding on its crest.

However, surprisingly and to the shock, sadness and surprise of the micronational community, Babkha's founder and much loved Shah abdicated the throne. Citing real life duties the Shah made a rare sacrifice and allowed the Kingdom to live on, hand picking his closest advisor and Military Chief, Ardashir Khan (Ataxerxes) to be his successor. The transition of power, rarely seen in micronationalism was one of the smoothest and celebrated events in Babkhan history. The end of one great dynasty gave way to the beginning of another. The Kapav Era had ended and in its place Ardashir was crowned as the first Shah of the Osmani dynasty. On January 2003, Babkha saw another succession of the throne whereby the Shah of the Osmani - a curious mix of writer, politician and soldier - who secretly had only intended to rule for the length of time needed to secure the continuation of the Kingdom, abdicated to be replaced by another hand picked successor, former Grand Vizier Tahmaseb Farshbaf, who started the Abakhtari line of the Radiant Throne.

===Continued development===
Once again the face of Babkha changed, new citizens poured in as old ones left, and new political powers emerged. The Azadegan Party, traditionally on the fringe of politics somehow came to the forefront of the political establishment with its leader, [[Umra Khan]] a new citizen and fierce advocate of Islamic Socialism took the helm. Within months, elections were held and contested by the BLCP and Azadegan, the Islamists gained their highest number of seats ever, taking two while the Liberals took charge of government. Surprisingly the Azadegan eventually faded from the limelight and by the next elections, a new political power came into being; the [[Behsaz Party|Behsaz]] or Renaissance Party. The Behsaz Party was the the largest party in Babkha and held the majority of the seats in the Majlis i-Mellat.

However, with the relaxation of rules on dual-citizenship, the Babkhan Left began a new resurgence under the former PRP activist [[Kuralyov]] and Hanoverian citizen [[Kevin Hood]] [Abbas Madani] who between them founded the [[Qermez Party]], a secular replacement for the Islamist Azadegan, and gained a large following in a short space of time. Meanwhile a conservative mood had overtaken the Behsaz Party, which looked upon the successes of the first Behsaz administration as the pinnacle of the Babkhan achievement. Not everyone in Babkha shared this view. Indeed the Qermez railed against what it viewed as a lethargic and reactionary administration. Matters came to a head with the revival of the Babkhan Liberal Centre Party under [[Rakesh Ackbar]], who decided to end cooperation with the Grand Vizierate of Ardashir Khan Osmani and moved the BLCP to a centre left platform. When the Shahanshah called elections in August 2003 the BLCP and Qermez quickly resolved to form a coalition to attempt to force the Behsazis out of government. The election was one of the hardest fought in Babkhan history, with both sides making inflammatory speeches and intense use of propaganda. In the end, in spite of the overall vote being too close to call, the Behsaz gained four of the five seats on the Majlis-i-Mellat. Magnanimously, Ardashir Khan Osmani offered government positions to his defeated rivals who for the most part accepted.

===The Grand Commonwealth===
In January 2004, Ardashir opted to resign his commission leading to a short lived administration headed by [[Hesam Jahandar]]. In the mean time, the alliance between Qermez and BLCP lead to a merger platform named the [[Rastakhiz Party (Babkha)|Rastakhiz Party]]. Hesam's successor Rakesh Ackbar formed a successful minority administration that lasted from March 2004 to Decmber 2005, when Rakesh was replaced after a short period of absence by [[Darius Rugahi]], who basically continued the administration until the February 2005 elections. Influx of a few more conservative minded citizens and stagnation in the Rastakhiz Party led to an overwhelming victory for the Behsaz and a government under [[Ric Lyon|Rashid Arsalani]] was formed. During his administration the [[Grand Commonwealth]] came to life, a cooperation, yet not a complete merger between the micronations of [[Treesia]], [[Aerlig]], Babkha, [[Lemuria]] and [[Alteria]]. From now on the foreign affairs and military policies would be handled on the level of the Commonwealth, everything else on national level. Rashid tried to launch a set of badly needed reforms in Babkha, but due to absence of people in key positions (mainly in the Majlis) and due to bureaucracy, the reforms never took off.

With the formation of the Grand Commonwealth, Tahmaseb Shah was appointed as Shahan-Ri of the Grand Commonwealth. He decided it wouldn't be right to hold both the position of Shah in Babkha and that of Shahan-Ri in the Commonwealth, so he handed the position of Shah of Babkha back to Ardashir Khan. Ardashir later abdicated again, on 28 June 2007, in favor of Rashid Arsalani, who would reign over a dynamic rebirth of Babkha.

===After the Grand Commonwealth===
Following the return of past citizens, and the heightened interest of new citizens, the Kingdom of Babkha seceded from the Grand Commonwealth on 31 July 2007, following a vote in which nine of eleven citizens supported secession. Unlike the [[United Baronies of Aerlig and Treesia]], which had seceded from the Commonwealth two days prior, Babkha did not seek the approval of the Commonwealth's Majlis-i-Dharma for its secession. Instead, the Kingdom legitimized its declaration of independence on the basis that the Grand Commonwealth Charter was a nationally-ratified law, and could thus be repealed at that level without having to go through the Commonwealth's internal mechanisms for secession.

For much of the remainder of the reign of Rashid Shah, Hesam Jahandar once again served as head of government and Babkha was the preeminent superpower of Micras. Babkha looked to new avenues of development at this time, too. It was during this period that Vizier of National Development [[Tregh Tomsohnd|Kufukhaf Iskander Khan]], who had initially joined Babkha back in August 2002, began work on the Babkhi language project, which eventually earned him a FNORD award. Also during this time, Grand Vizier Jahandar made the enterpising step of proposing a 3D chat; while the idea didn't really pan out in Babkha, its was mention to King [[Alexander of Hanover]] provided the inspiration for [[Hanover]]'s foray onto Second Life in [[New Bergen]]. The Hanoverians never gave Jahandar credit for the inspiration.

===Recent events===
Rashid Shah abdicated on 28 June 2008, giving the throne to Hesam Jahandar. The reign of Hesam Shah saw further development of cultural projects such as the Babkhi language. However, this period was also marked by increased apathy in Babkha as toward micronationalism. Babkha began planning a change in direction, away from being a micronation and towards being a community. As part of these changes, the Kingdom gave parts of the norther provinces of [[Alkhiva]] and [[Báatharz]] to [[Ashkenatza]] as a gift. Following Babkha's participation in the [[Amokolian War]] against [[Ocia]], Babkha ceased to participate in the micronational community.

On 19 October 2009, Hesam Shah requested Babkha's removal from Micras. Five days later, he was replaced as Shah by [[Benkern|Cyrus Namvari Shahanshah]], who would lead the new Villainous Order of Babkhan Blackfriars. However, several things became clear during this era in Babkhan history. The VOBB gradually began to stagnate, as some established citizens, such as Kufukhaf Iskander Khan for an example, were less interested in such a community than a micronation. Without a purpose for existing, the title of Shah became more or less superfluous. Finally, the combination of the inactivity of the Shah, the appearance of slight instability in intermicronational relations and the renewal of several Babkhans' interest in micronationalism led to the re-emergence of the Babkhan micronation, now called the Imperial State of Babkha, on 4 August 2010. In the absence of the Shah, Kufukhaf Iskander Khan (who was renamed Truvus Roshnâm Slôbôvi on August 16) was declared Imperial Padishah Regent and Grand Vizier of Babkha and set out to form a government.

==Government and politics==
Babkha's government is presently in transition. In this transition, the [[Shah of Babkha]] is theoretically the absolute ruler of the state, but due to the prolonged absence of [[Benkern|Cyrus Namvari Shahanshah]], the reality is that Imperial Padishah Regent and Prime Minister [[Tregh Tomsohnd|Truvus Roshnâm Slôbôvi]] actually exercises much of this authority.

==Foreign relations and military==
Since Babkha has just begun to consider itself a micronation again, its foreign policy and military are still unsettled. There are, however, certain relationships that are particularly noteworthy.

===Antica===
Its relationship with [[Antica]] is presently Babkha's strongest intermicronational relationship. While the Antican Republic had initially sought non-alignment in the days of Babkha's rivalry with [[Shireroth]], relations between Babkha and Antica began to warm thereafter. By the time of the [[Amokolian War]], in which the two nations cooperated in the capture of Newport, Babkha and Antica were on track to being friends. The shift of Babkha to the VOBB placed this friendship on hold, however.

More recent developments have essentially demanded close relations between Antica and Babkha. One of the initial symptoms that Babkhans were contemplating a return to micronationalism came when several Babkhans joined Antica. As of August 19, 2010, the two nations share seven citizens. The two also share similar foreign policy objectives and are both old, well established, micronations. As of August 19, 2010, the two nations have entered into a strategic alliance under the [[Eagle-Camel Pact]].

===Ashkenatza===
Babkha initially enjoyed good relations with [[Ashkenatza]], from the date of the establishment of the former to the establishment of the VOBB. The two were particularly close allies under the [[Rozenkhan Declaration]], through which alliance Babkha provided Ashkenatza with invaluable military advisers, armaments and support. As Babkha was preparing its transition to the VOBB, it gave Ashkenatza the gift of regions of northern [[Alkhiva]] and [[Báatharz]] which became the original core of [[Mahoz HaSephardim]].

Relations between the two have hit an initial rough patch since Babkha's return, however. In the time during which Babkha was away from the MCS, [[Alexandria]], Ashkenatza, Antica and [[Stormark]] engaged in a race for the former Babkhan homeland of [[Eura]], resulting in the expansion of occidental Mahoz, as well as the possession of of a large and strategically significant portion of the eastern coast of Eura in oriental Mahoz. Upon Babkha's return to Eura, the Ashkenatzim immediately proposed the renewal of the Rozenkhan Declaration, with the addition of terms demanding Babkha's recognition of Mahoz. The Babkhan Minister of War and Foreign Affairs, the [[Ardashir Khan|Emir of Raspur]], countered with the proposition that Babkha would accept such terms if Ashkenatza gave Babkha the portion of Mahoz that lie along the eastern coast of Eura.

Initially, the Ashkenatzi envoy negotiating the terms indicated that Ashkenatza would be in favor of the Emir's proposal. Thereafter, in the popular micronational IRC chat ''#micronations'', the Nohsi of Ashkenatza announced that such was off limits as the area was an integral part of Mahoz. Finally, in a post in Antica, the Nohsi stated that Ashkenatza had offered Babkha most of what it wants and that the Babkhans were the ones who were refusing to negotiate. Thus far, absolutely no visible progress has been made in negotiation between Babkha and Ashkenatza.

===Elwynn===
At the onset of the rebellions that took place in Shireroth in August 2010, Babkha initially supported the Laqi and Elwynnese rebels. Following the revelation that the Laqi Free Republic was merely an attempt at causing a Shirerithian civil war, Babkhan interest in the Laqi cause faded. However, Babkha remained interested in the Elwynnese rebellion and recognized Elwynn on August 5, 2010. Worthy of note is that Elwynn's two most prominent leaders are both citizens and former [[Shah of Babkha|monarchs]] of Babkha.

==Culture==

==Economy==

==See also==
* [[Eura]]

==External links==
* [http://www.babkha.com/ Website]
* [http://babkha.com/forum/index.php Forums]

[[Category: Nations]]
[[Category:Babkha|*]]
[[Category:Grand Commonwealth]]

Babkha

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'''Babkha''' (Farsi: '''بابخا''' ''Babkhâ''), officially the '''Imperial State of Babkha''' (Farsi: '''دولت شاهنشاهی بابخا''' ''Dowlat-e Shâhanshâhi-ye Babkhâ'') is a nation occupying most of [[Eura]]. It is bordered by [[Ashkenatza|Ashkenatzi]] [[Mahoz HaSephardim]] to the northwest, north and east, [[Antica|Antican]] [[Eranistan]] to the north and northeast, an unnamed [[Alexandria|Alexandrian]] colony to the southeast, the [[Stormark|Stormarkian]] [[High Queen Asa Isles]] and [[Land of Stormark's Rose]] to the south, and [[Natopia|Natopian]] [[South Mehlville]] to the southwest.

Babkha is among the oldest nations in the sector, having been founded in the Autumn of 2000. It has spent the majority of its long history as a major power in the sector; even at its weakest times the wise knew not to underestimate Babkha, and the naive learned quickly. Babkha's also had a long history of being a melting pot for the community - many prominent micronationalists had their first micronational citizenship in Babkha and went on to hold others, and Babkha has had an unspoken tradition of having given many other talented micronationalists their first dual citizenship.

== History ==
===Early days===
Babkha was founded on October 12 2000, as the Kingdom of Babkha. In the beginning it merely had a simple website and a humble declaration of micronationhood, as well as its founder's hope to turn his boyhood dream into reality. Titled Shah Babak XXVI, The young [[Shah of Babkha|Shah]], would later drop his Europeanised title in favor of the Persian title of [[Babak Kapav Mehr]], "Babak, Light of Kapav". Kapav was the old name of the Province of Kapitalia, where mythically, Babak The Great ruled and went on to conquer the other Babkhan kingdoms to unite and found a single Babkhan nation.

Babkha had very humble beginnings, a small, simple website to announce its existence and a document, its first constitution that outlined the Shah's ambition to create a large, politically vibrant social and cultural experiment. The first people to become Babkhan citizens are notable, the very first was named Raqshid Hamdollayi, who would later change his name to [[Fath Ali Nouradin]] and be etched in Babkhan folklore with tales from his exploits in the Treesian war. Another significant Babkhan to join early on was the very first online citizen to be approved, a Finnish man with a self confessed love of the middle east adopted the name [[Tahmaseb Farshbaf]] and was soon appointed Vizier of Foreign Affairs, a post he would hold for close to two years.

Babkha grew in fame and notoriety, as its distinct culture started to evolve, and soon, within a month, on September 13th, the enigmatic Shah acquired a territory to the new Babkhan Empire. A deal was struck with [[Thomas Mountian]], and [[Bathland]] was acquired as an "Autonomous Babkhan Territory". Babkha would go on to be one of the earliest micronations to join a new and dynamic organisation that had sprung up in the vacuum left by a nearly defunct [[League of Secessionist States|LoSS]]. The [[League of Micronations]] was founded and would in the future become a fierce battle ground between Babkha and her adversaries, most notably the [[Attera|Rasinate of Qattera Macussia]].

===Political progress===
Initially founded as a Despotism, the Shah soon granted the growing citizenry of Babkha a [[Majlis of Babkha|parliament]] and permitted the formation of Political Parties. The Parliament was named the "Majlis i Satrapan", and was initially a direct democracy. The founding parties were the [[Babkhan Liberal Centre Party]], the [[Socialist Taj Party]] and the [[Conservative Party (Babkha)|Conservative Party]].

The political and legal landscape of Babkha would soon be changed dramatically however. A Czech judge named [[George Nantell]] became a Babkhan citizen and immediately drafted a constitution granting the Majlis equal power to the Shah and was appointed Minister of Justice to oversee the construction of a Judicial Branch of government. Within a month, a new constitution was passed through the Majlis and the position of [[Prime Minister of Babkha|Grand Vizier]] (Prime Minister) was created, initially, the Shah had the right to appoint the Grand Vizier, and it was Tahmaseb Farshbaf who was chosen for the Job. The new constitution had also created a Judiciary, with a [[Constitutional Tribunal (Babkha)|Constitutional Tribunal]], a [[Magistrates Court (Babkha)|Magistrates Court]] and a [[Supreme Court of Babkha|Supreme Court]], Nantell was appointed Chief Justice and President of the Constitutional Tribunal.

The Political life of Babkha was taking shape at this point too, the BLCP grew to become a strong party, while the Socialist Taj was abandoned. At this time, a host of new citizens had arrived and a new political ideology had sprung up from the new citizens. The [[Rastakhiz Movement|Rastakhiz movement]], a political party, founded by and led by [[Ramin Qajar]] aimed for a Babkhan renaissance, and quickly established itself as a right wing nationalist party. One of the most devout followers of Qajar and the Rastakhiz movement, was a fresh military man named [[Ardashir Khan|Ataxerxes]].

At the same time, another ideology had found a home in Babkha, the Socialist movement brought in by former [[Reunion]] citizen [[Juan Pablo Var]] and El Doessen (who later adopted the Babkhan name of [[Mirza Malkom Khan]]) quickly gained ground in Babkha and Var was appointed Grand Vizier. The [[Socialist People's Party (Babkha)|Socialist Peoples Party]] was quickly founded and in a move that led to mass sectarian violence, the SPP aligned itself with an aggressive international Communist movement, the Peoples Revolutionary Party. Babkha was rocked by riots between Rastakhizis and the SPP, with tensions climaxing with the PRP's decision to base itself in [[Kamalshahr]], Babkha. Right wing pressure eventually forced the SPP to cut its ties with the PRP and caused the SPP itself to splinter, with Fath Ali Nouradin defecting and forming his own Islamic Front of Babkha Party, which would later be renamed to the [[Azadegan Party]].

The Shah, forced to act to calm a volatile situation dissolved the Majlis and discharged the government. Fresh elections were called, and the Rastakhiz, now led by Ardashir Khan were tipped to take an easy victory. The Liberal Centre Party, quiet throughout the Socialist/Nationalist troubles had rebuilt itself unbeknownst to its rivals and had elected another new citizen as its leader. [[Pascale Dufoix]], the first Babkhan woman to hold such a high position took the leadership and began campaigning immediately. In what is regarded as the most incredible election ever held in Babkha, the Majlis was split even down the middle with the BLCP surprisingly receiving the most votes and taking 2 seats in the Majlis, and the Rastakhiz taking 2 seats, with the IFB taking the fifth. The Socialist Peoples Party, demoralised and discredited by consistent Rastakhiz pressure disintegrated and failed to gain a single seat.

===Babkha after Babak===
A period of great peace and harmony existed in Babkha, with the BLCP and Rastakhiz in coalition government under the leadership of the first female Grand Vizier of Babkha, Pascale Dufoix, Babkha's political system was riding on its crest.

However, surprisingly and to the shock, sadness and surprise of the micronational community, Babkha's founder and much loved Shah abdicated the throne. Citing real life duties the Shah made a rare sacrifice and allowed the Kingdom to live on, hand picking his closest advisor and Military Chief, Ardashir Khan (Ataxerxes) to be his successor. The transition of power, rarely seen in micronationalism was one of the smoothest and celebrated events in Babkhan history. The end of one great dynasty gave way to the beginning of another. The Kapav Era had ended and in its place Ardashir was crowned as the first Shah of the Osmani dynasty. On January 2003, Babkha saw another succession of the throne whereby the Shah of the Osmani - a curious mix of writer, politician and soldier - who secretly had only intended to rule for the length of time needed to secure the continuation of the Kingdom, abdicated to be replaced by another hand picked successor, former Grand Vizier Tahmaseb Farshbaf, who started the Abakhtari line of the Radiant Throne.

===Continued development===
Once again the face of Babkha changed, new citizens poured in as old ones left, and new political powers emerged. The Azadegan Party, traditionally on the fringe of politics somehow came to the forefront of the political establishment with its leader, [[Umra Khan]] a new citizen and fierce advocate of Islamic Socialism took the helm. Within months, elections were held and contested by the BLCP and Azadegan, the Islamists gained their highest number of seats ever, taking two while the Liberals took charge of government. Surprisingly the Azadegan eventually faded from the limelight and by the next elections, a new political power came into being; the [[Behsaz Party|Behsaz]] or Renaissance Party. The Behsaz Party was the the largest party in Babkha and held the majority of the seats in the Majlis i-Mellat.

However, with the relaxation of rules on dual-citizenship, the Babkhan Left began a new resurgence under the former PRP activist [[Kuralyov]] and Hanoverian citizen [[Kevin Hood]] [Abbas Madani] who between them founded the [[Qermez Party]], a secular replacement for the Islamist Azadegan, and gained a large following in a short space of time. Meanwhile a conservative mood had overtaken the Behsaz Party, which looked upon the successes of the first Behsaz administration as the pinnacle of the Babkhan achievement. Not everyone in Babkha shared this view. Indeed the Qermez railed against what it viewed as a lethargic and reactionary administration. Matters came to a head with the revival of the Babkhan Liberal Centre Party under [[Rakesh Ackbar]], who decided to end cooperation with the Grand Vizierate of Ardashir Khan Osmani and moved the BLCP to a centre left platform. When the Shahanshah called elections in August 2003 the BLCP and Qermez quickly resolved to form a coalition to attempt to force the Behsazis out of government. The election was one of the hardest fought in Babkhan history, with both sides making inflammatory speeches and intense use of propaganda. In the end, in spite of the overall vote being too close to call, the Behsaz gained four of the five seats on the Majlis-i-Mellat. Magnanimously, Ardashir Khan Osmani offered government positions to his defeated rivals who for the most part accepted.

===The Grand Commonwealth===
In January 2004, Ardashir opted to resign his commission leading to a short lived administration headed by [[Hesam Jahandar]]. In the mean time, the alliance between Qermez and BLCP lead to a merger platform named the [[Rastakhiz Party (Babkha)|Rastakhiz Party]]. Hesam's successor Rakesh Ackbar formed a successful minority administration that lasted from March 2004 to Decmber 2005, when Rakesh was replaced after a short period of absence by [[Darius Rugahi]], who basically continued the administration until the February 2005 elections. Influx of a few more conservative minded citizens and stagnation in the Rastakhiz Party led to an overwhelming victory for the Behsaz and a government under [[Ric Lyon|Rashid Arsalani]] was formed. During his administration the [[Grand Commonwealth]] came to life, a cooperation, yet not a complete merger between the micronations of [[Treesia]], [[Aerlig]], Babkha, [[Lemuria]] and [[Alteria]]. From now on the foreign affairs and military policies would be handled on the level of the Commonwealth, everything else on national level. Rashid tried to launch a set of badly needed reforms in Babkha, but due to absence of people in key positions (mainly in the Majlis) and due to bureaucracy, the reforms never took off.

With the formation of the Grand Commonwealth, Tahmaseb Shah was appointed as Shahan-Ri of the Grand Commonwealth. He decided it wouldn't be right to hold both the position of Shah in Babkha and that of Shahan-Ri in the Commonwealth, so he handed the position of Shah of Babkha back to Ardashir Khan. Ardashir later abdicated again, on 28 June 2007, in favor of Rashid Arsalani, who would reign over a dynamic rebirth of Babkha.

===After the Grand Commonwealth===
Following the return of past citizens, and the heightened interest of new citizens, the Kingdom of Babkha seceded from the Grand Commonwealth on 31 July 2007, following a vote in which nine of eleven citizens supported secession. Unlike the [[United Baronies of Aerlig and Treesia]], which had seceded from the Commonwealth two days prior, Babkha did not seek the approval of the Commonwealth's Majlis-i-Dharma for its secession. Instead, the Kingdom legitimized its declaration of independence on the basis that the Grand Commonwealth Charter was a nationally-ratified law, and could thus be repealed at that level without having to go through the Commonwealth's internal mechanisms for secession.

For much of the remainder of the reign of Rashid Shah, Hesam Jahandar once again served as head of government and Babkha was the preeminent superpower of Micras. Babkha looked to new avenues of development at this time, too. It was during this period that Vizier of National Development [[Tregh Tomsohnd|Kufukhaf Iskander Khan]], who had initially joined Babkha back in August 2002, began work on the Babkhi language project, which eventually earned him a FNORD award. Also during this time, Grand Vizier Jahandar made the enterpising step of proposing a 3D chat; while the idea didn't really pan out in Babkha, its was mention to King [[Alexander of Hanover]] provided the inspiration for [[Hanover]]'s foray onto Second Life in [[New Bergen]]. The Hanoverians never gave Jahandar credit for the inspiration.

===Recent events===
Rashid Shah abdicated on 28 June 2008, giving the throne to Hesam Jahandar. The reign of Hesam Shah saw further development of cultural projects such as the Babkhi language. However, this period was also marked by increased apathy in Babkha as toward micronationalism. Babkha began planning a change in direction, away from being a micronation and towards being a community. As part of these changes, the Kingdom gave parts of the norther provinces of [[Alkhiva]] and [[Báatharz]] to [[Ashkenatza]] as a gift. Following Babkha's participation in the [[Amokolian War]] against [[Ocia]], Babkha ceased to participate in the micronational community.

On 19 October 2009, Hesam Shah requested Babkha's removal from Micras. Five days later, he was replaced as Shah by [[Benkern|Cyrus Namvari Shahanshah]], who would lead the new Villainous Order of Babkhan Blackfriars. However, several things became clear during this era in Babkhan history. The VOBB gradually began to stagnate, as some established citizens, such as Kufukhaf Iskander Khan for an example, were less interested in such a community than a micronation. Without a purpose for existing, the title of Shah became more or less superfluous. Finally, the combination of the inactivity of the Shah, the appearance of slight instability in intermicronational relations and the renewal of several Babkhans' interest in micronationalism led to the re-emergence of the Babkhan micronation, now called the Imperial State of Babkha, on 4 August 2010. In the absence of the Shah, Kufukhaf Iskander Khan (who was renamed Truvus Roshnâm Slôbôvi on August 16) was declared Imperial Padishah Regent and Grand Vizier of Babkha and set out to form a government.

==Government and politics==
Babkha's government is presently in transition. In this transition, the [[Shah of Babkha]] is theoretically the absolute ruler of the state, but due to the prolonged absence of [[Benkern|Cyrus Namvari Shahanshah]], the reality is that Imperial Padishah Regent and Prime Minister [[Tregh Tomsohnd|Truvus Roshnâm Slôbôvi]] actually exercises much of this authority.

==Foreign relations and military==

==Culture==

==Economy==

==See also==
* [[Eura]]

==External links==
* [http://www.babkha.com/ Website]
* [http://babkha.com/forum/index.php Forums]

[[Category: Nations]]
[[Category:Babkha|*]]
[[Category:Grand Commonwealth]]

Babkha

2010-08-19T18:33:18Z

Taurusrex: /* Recent history */

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'''Babkha''' (Farsi: '''بابخا''' ''Babkhâ''), officially the '''Imperial State of Babkha''' (Farsi: '''دولت شاهنشاهی بابخا''' ''Dowlat-e Shâhanshâhi-ye Babkhâ'') is a nation occupying most of [[Eura]]. It is bordered by [[Ashkenatza|Ashkenatzi]] [[Mahoz HaSephardim]] to the northwest, north and east, [[Antica|Antican]] [[Eranistan]] to the north and northeast, an unnamed [[Alexandria|Alexandrian]] colony to the southeast, the [[Stormark|Stormarkian]] [[High Queen Asa Isles]] and [[Land of Stormark's Rose]] to the south, and [[Natopia|Natopian]] [[South Mehlville]] to the southwest.

Babkha is among the oldest nations in the sector, having been founded in the Autumn of 2000. It has spent the majority of its long history as a major power in the sector; even at its weakest times the wise knew not to underestimate Babkha, and the naive learned quickly. Babkha's also had a long history of being a melting pot for the community - many prominent micronationalists had their first micronational citizenship in Babkha and went on to hold others, and Babkha has had an unspoken tradition of having given many other talented micronationalists their first dual citizenship.

== History ==
===Beginning===
Babkha was founded on October 12 2000, as the Kingdom of Babkha. In the beginning it merely had a simple website and a humble declaration of micronationhood, as well as its founder's hope to turn his boyhood dream into reality. Titled Shah Babak XXVI, The young [[Shah of Babkha|Shah]], would later drop his Europeanised title in favor of the Persian title of [[Babak Kapav Mehr]], "Babak, Light of Kapav". Kapav was the old name of the Province of Kapitalia, where mythically, Babak The Great ruled and went on to conquer the other Babkhan kingdoms to unite and found a single Babkhan nation.

Babkha had very humble beginnings, a small, simple website to announce its existence and a document, its first constitution that outlined the Shah's ambition to create a large, politically vibrant social and cultural experiment. The first people to become Babkhan citizens are notable, the very first was named Raqshid Hamdollayi, who would later change his name to [[Fath Ali Nouradin]] and be etched in Babkhan folklore with tales from his exploits in the Treesian war. Another significant Babkhan to join early on was the very first online citizen to be approved, a Finnish man with a self confessed love of the middle east adopted the name [[Tahmaseb Farshbaf]] and was soon appointed Vizier of Foreign Affairs, a post he would hold for close to two years.

Babkha grew in fame and notoriety, as its distinct culture started to evolve, and soon, within a month, on September 13th, the enigmatic Shah acquired a territory to the new Babkhan Empire. A deal was struck with [[Thomas Mountian]], and [[Bathland]] was acquired as an "Autonomous Babkhan Territory". Babkha would go on to be one of the earliest micronations to join a new and dynamic organisation that had sprung up in the vacuum left by a nearly defunct [[League of Secessionist States|LoSS]]. The [[League of Micronations]] was founded and would in the future become a fierce battle ground between Babkha and her adversaries, most notably the [[Attera|Rasinate of Qattera Macussia]].

===Political life of Babkha under Babak===
Initially founded as a Despotism, the Shah soon granted the growing citizenry of Babkha a [[Majlis of Babkha|parliament]] and permitted the formation of Political Parties. The Parliament was named the "Majlis i Satrapan", and was initially a direct democracy. The founding parties were the [[Babkhan Liberal Centre Party]], the [[Socialist Taj Party]] and the [[Conservative Party (Babkha)|Conservative Party]].

The political and legal landscape of Babkha would soon be changed dramatically however. A Czech judge named [[George Nantell]] became a Babkhan citizen and immediately drafted a constitution granting the Majlis equal power to the Shah and was appointed Minister of Justice to oversee the construction of a Judicial Branch of government. Within a month, a new constitution was passed through the Majlis and the position of [[Prime Minister of Babkha|Grand Vizier]] (Prime Minister) was created, initially, the Shah had the right to appoint the Grand Vizier, and it was Tahmaseb Farshbaf who was chosen for the Job. The new constitution had also created a Judiciary, with a [[Constitutional Tribunal (Babkha)|Constitutional Tribunal]], a [[Magistrates Court (Babkha)|Magistrates Court]] and a [[Supreme Court of Babkha|Supreme Court]], Nantell was appointed Chief Justice and President of the Constitutional Tribunal.

The Political life of Babkha was taking shape at this point too, the BLCP grew to become a strong party, while the Socialist Taj was abandoned. At this time, a host of new citizens had arrived and a new political ideology had sprung up from the new citizens. The [[Rastakhiz Movement|Rastakhiz movement]], a political party, founded by and led by [[Ramin Qajar]] aimed for a Babkhan renaissance, and quickly established itself as a right wing nationalist party. One of the most devout followers of Qajar and the Rastakhiz movement, was a fresh military man named [[Ardashir Khan|Ataxerxes]].

At the same time, another ideology had found a home in Babkha, the Socialist movement brought in by former [[Reunion]] citizen [[Juan Pablo Var]] and El Doessen (who later adopted the Babkhan name of [[Mirza Malkom Khan]]) quickly gained ground in Babkha and Var was appointed Grand Vizier. The [[Socialist People's Party (Babkha)|Socialist Peoples Party]] was quickly founded and in a move that led to mass sectarian violence, the SPP aligned itself with an aggressive international Communist movement, the Peoples Revolutionary Party. Babkha was rocked by riots between Rastakhizis and the SPP, with tensions climaxing with the PRP's decision to base itself in [[Kamalshahr]], Babkha. Right wing pressure eventually forced the SPP to cut its ties with the PRP and caused the SPP itself to splinter, with Fath Ali Nouradin defecting and forming his own Islamic Front of Babkha Party, which would later be renamed to the [[Azadegan Party]].

The Shah, forced to act to calm a volatile situation dissolved the Majlis and discharged the government. Fresh elections were called, and the Rastakhiz, now led by Ardashir Khan were tipped to take an easy victory. The Liberal Centre Party, quiet throughout the Socialist/Nationalist troubles had rebuilt itself unbeknownst to its rivals and had elected another new citizen as its leader. [[Pascale Dufoix]], the first Babkhan woman to hold such a high position took the leadership and began campaigning immediately. In what is regarded as the most incredible election ever held in Babkha, the Majlis was split even down the middle with the BLCP surprisingly receiving the most votes and taking 2 seats in the Majlis, and the Rastakhiz taking 2 seats, with the IFB taking the fifth. The Socialist Peoples Party, demoralised and discredited by consistent Rastakhiz pressure disintegrated and failed to gain a single seat.

===Babkha after Babak===
A period of great peace and harmony existed in Babkha, with the BLCP and Rastakhiz in coalition government under the leadership of the first female Grand Vizier of Babkha, Pascale Dufoix, Babkha's political system was riding on its crest.

However, surprisingly and to the shock, sadness and surprise of the micronational community, Babkha's founder and much loved Shah abdicated the throne. Citing real life duties the Shah made a rare sacrifice and allowed the Kingdom to live on, hand picking his closest advisor and Military Chief, Ardashir Khan (Ataxerxes) to be his successor. The transition of power, rarely seen in micronationalism was one of the smoothest and celebrated events in Babkhan history. The end of one great dynasty gave way to the beginning of another. The Kapav Era had ended and in its place Ardashir was crowned as the first Shah of the Osmani dynasty. On January 2003, Babkha saw another succession of the throne whereby the Shah of the Osmani - a curious mix of writer, politician and soldier - who secretly had only intended to rule for the length of time needed to secure the continuation of the Kingdom, abdicated to be replaced by another hand picked successor, former Grand Vizier Tahmaseb Farshbaf, who started the Abakhtari line of the Radiant Throne.

===Continued development===
Once again the face of Babkha changed, new citizens poured in as old ones left, and new political powers emerged. The Azadegan Party, traditionally on the fringe of politics somehow came to the forefront of the political establishment with its leader, [[Umra Khan]] a new citizen and fierce advocate of Islamic Socialism took the helm. Within months, elections were held and contested by the BLCP and Azadegan, the Islamists gained their highest number of seats ever, taking two while the Liberals took charge of government. Surprisingly the Azadegan eventually faded from the limelight and by the next elections, a new political power came into being; the [[Behsaz Party|Behsaz]] or Renaissance Party. The Behsaz Party was the the largest party in Babkha and held the majority of the seats in the Majlis i-Mellat.

However, with the relaxation of rules on dual-citizenship, the Babkhan Left began a new resurgence under the former PRP activist [[Kuralyov]] and Hanoverian citizen [[Kevin Hood]] [Abbas Madani] who between them founded the [[Qermez Party]], a secular replacement for the Islamist Azadegan, and gained a large following in a short space of time. Meanwhile a conservative mood had overtaken the Behsaz Party, which looked upon the successes of the first Behsaz administration as the pinnacle of the Babkhan achievement. Not everyone in Babkha shared this view. Indeed the Qermez railed against what it viewed as a lethargic and reactionary administration. Matters came to a head with the revival of the Babkhan Liberal Centre Party under [[Rakesh Ackbar]], who decided to end cooperation with the Grand Vizierate of Ardashir Khan Osmani and moved the BLCP to a centre left platform. When the Shahanshah called elections in August 2003 the BLCP and Qermez quickly resolved to form a coalition to attempt to force the Behsazis out of government. The election was one of the hardest fought in Babkhan history, with both sides making inflammatory speeches and intense use of propaganda. In the end, in spite of the overall vote being too close to call, the Behsaz gained four of the five seats on the Majlis-i-Mellat. Magnanimously, Ardashir Khan Osmani offered government positions to his defeated rivals who for the most part accepted.

===Babkha in the Grand Commonwealth===
In January 2004, Ardashir opted to resign his commission leading to a short lived administration headed by [[Hesam Jahandar]]. In the mean time, the alliance between Qermez and BLCP lead to a merger platform named the [[Rastakhiz Party (Babkha)|Rastakhiz Party]]. Hesam's successor Rakesh Ackbar formed a successful minority administration that lasted from March 2004 to Decmber 2005, when Rakesh was replaced after a short period of absence by [[Darius Rugahi]], who basically continued the administration until the February 2005 elections. Influx of a few more conservative minded citizens and stagnation in the Rastakhiz Party led to an overwhelming victory for the Behsaz and a government under [[Ric Lyon|Rashid Arsalani]] was formed. During his administration the [[Grand Commonwealth]] came to life, a cooperation, yet not a complete merger between the micronations of [[Treesia]], [[Aerlig]], Babkha, [[Lemuria]] and [[Alteria]]. From now on the foreign affairs and military policies would be handled on the level of the Commonwealth, everything else on national level. Rashid tried to launch a set of badly needed reforms in Babkha, but due to absence of people in key positions (mainly in the Majlis) and due to bureaucracy, the reforms never took off.

With the formation of the Grand Commonwealth, Tahmaseb Shah was appointed as Shahan-Ri of the Grand Commonwealth. He decided it wouldn't be right to hold both the position of Shah in Babkha and that of Shahan-Ri in the Commonwealth, so he handed the position of Shah of Babkha back to Ardashir Khan. Ardashir later abdicated again, on 28 June 2007, in favor of Rashid Arsalani, who would reign over a dynamic rebirth of Babkha.

===Babkha after the Grand Commonwealth===
Following the return of past citizens, and the heightened interest of new citizens, the Kingdom of Babkha seceded from the Grand Commonwealth on 31 July 2007, following a vote in which nine of eleven citizens supported secession. Unlike the [[United Baronies of Aerlig and Treesia]], which had seceded from the Commonwealth two days prior, Babkha did not seek the approval of the Commonwealth's Majlis-i-Dharma for its secession. Instead, the Kingdom legitimized its declaration of independence on the basis that the Grand Commonwealth Charter was a nationally-ratified law, and could thus be repealed at that level without having to go through the Commonwealth's internal mechanisms for secession.

For much of the remainder of the reign of Rashid Shah, Hesam Jahandar once again served as head of government and Babkha was the preeminent superpower of Micras. Babkha looked to new avenues of development at this time, too. It was during this period that Vizier of National Development [[Tregh Tomsohnd|Kufukhaf Iskander Khan]], who had initially joined Babkha back in August 2002, began work on the Babkhi language project, which eventually earned him a FNORD award. Also during this time, Grand Vizier Jahandar made the enterpising step of proposing a 3D chat; while the idea didn't really pan out in Babkha, its was mention to King [[Alexander of Hanover]] provided the inspiration for [[Hanover]]'s foray onto Second Life in [[New Bergen]]. The Hanoverians never gave Jahandar credit for the inspiration.

===Recent history===
Rashid Shah abdicated on 28 June 2008, giving the throne to Hesam Jahandar. The reign of Hesam Shah saw further development of cultural projects such as the Babkhi language. However, this period was also marked by increased apathy in Babkha as toward micronationalism. Babkha began planning a change in direction, away from being a micronation and towards being a community. As part of these changes, the Kingdom gave parts of the norther provinces of [[Alkhiva]] and [[Báatharz]] to [[Ashkenatza]] as a gift. Following Babkha's participation in the [[Amokolian War]] against [[Ocia]], Babkha ceased to participate in the micronational community.

On 19 October 2009, Hesam Shah requested Babkha's removal from Micras. Five days later, he was replaced as Shah by [[Benkern|Cyrus Namvari Shahanshah]], who would lead the new Villainous Order of Babkhan Blackfriars. However, several things became clear during this era in Babkhan history. The VOBB gradually began to stagnate, as some established citizens, such as Kufukhaf Iskander Khan for an example, were less interested in such a community than a micronation. Without a purpose for existing, the title of Shah became more or less superfluous. Finally, the combination of the inactivity of the Shah, the appearance of slight instability in intermicronational relations and the renewal of several Babkhans' interest in micronationalism led to the re-emergence of the Babkhan micronation, now called the Imperial State of Babkha, on 4 August 2010. In the absence of the Shah, Kufukhaf Iskander Khan (who was renamed Truvus Roshnâm Slôbôvi on August 16) was declared Imperial Padishah Regent and Grand Vizier of Babkha and set out to form a government.

==Government and politics==
Babkha's government is presently in transition. In this transition, the [[Shah of Babkha]] is theoretically the absolute ruler of the state, but due to the prolonged absence of [[Benkern|Cyrus Namvari Shahanshah]], the reality is that Imperial Padishah Regent and Prime Minister [[Tregh Tomsohnd|Truvus Roshnâm Slôbôvi]] actually exercises much of this authority.

==Foreign relations and military==

==Culture==

==Economy==

==See also==
* [[Eura]]

==External links==
* [http://www.babkha.com/ Website]
* [http://babkha.com/forum/index.php Forums]

[[Category: Nations]]
[[Category:Babkha|*]]

Babkha

2010-08-19T18:32:50Z

Taurusrex: /* Government and politics */

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'''Babkha''' (Farsi: '''بابخا''' ''Babkhâ''), officially the '''Imperial State of Babkha''' (Farsi: '''دولت شاهنشاهی بابخا''' ''Dowlat-e Shâhanshâhi-ye Babkhâ'') is a nation occupying most of [[Eura]]. It is bordered by [[Ashkenatza|Ashkenatzi]] [[Mahoz HaSephardim]] to the northwest, north and east, [[Antica|Antican]] [[Eranistan]] to the north and northeast, an unnamed [[Alexandria|Alexandrian]] colony to the southeast, the [[Stormark|Stormarkian]] [[High Queen Asa Isles]] and [[Land of Stormark's Rose]] to the south, and [[Natopia|Natopian]] [[South Mehlville]] to the southwest.

Babkha is among the oldest nations in the sector, having been founded in the Autumn of 2000. It has spent the majority of its long history as a major power in the sector; even at its weakest times the wise knew not to underestimate Babkha, and the naive learned quickly. Babkha's also had a long history of being a melting pot for the community - many prominent micronationalists had their first micronational citizenship in Babkha and went on to hold others, and Babkha has had an unspoken tradition of having given many other talented micronationalists their first dual citizenship.

== History ==
===Beginning===
Babkha was founded on October 12 2000, as the Kingdom of Babkha. In the beginning it merely had a simple website and a humble declaration of micronationhood, as well as its founder's hope to turn his boyhood dream into reality. Titled Shah Babak XXVI, The young [[Shah of Babkha|Shah]], would later drop his Europeanised title in favor of the Persian title of [[Babak Kapav Mehr]], "Babak, Light of Kapav". Kapav was the old name of the Province of Kapitalia, where mythically, Babak The Great ruled and went on to conquer the other Babkhan kingdoms to unite and found a single Babkhan nation.

Babkha had very humble beginnings, a small, simple website to announce its existence and a document, its first constitution that outlined the Shah's ambition to create a large, politically vibrant social and cultural experiment. The first people to become Babkhan citizens are notable, the very first was named Raqshid Hamdollayi, who would later change his name to [[Fath Ali Nouradin]] and be etched in Babkhan folklore with tales from his exploits in the Treesian war. Another significant Babkhan to join early on was the very first online citizen to be approved, a Finnish man with a self confessed love of the middle east adopted the name [[Tahmaseb Farshbaf]] and was soon appointed Vizier of Foreign Affairs, a post he would hold for close to two years.

Babkha grew in fame and notoriety, as its distinct culture started to evolve, and soon, within a month, on September 13th, the enigmatic Shah acquired a territory to the new Babkhan Empire. A deal was struck with [[Thomas Mountian]], and [[Bathland]] was acquired as an "Autonomous Babkhan Territory". Babkha would go on to be one of the earliest micronations to join a new and dynamic organisation that had sprung up in the vacuum left by a nearly defunct [[League of Secessionist States|LoSS]]. The [[League of Micronations]] was founded and would in the future become a fierce battle ground between Babkha and her adversaries, most notably the [[Attera|Rasinate of Qattera Macussia]].

===Political life of Babkha under Babak===
Initially founded as a Despotism, the Shah soon granted the growing citizenry of Babkha a [[Majlis of Babkha|parliament]] and permitted the formation of Political Parties. The Parliament was named the "Majlis i Satrapan", and was initially a direct democracy. The founding parties were the [[Babkhan Liberal Centre Party]], the [[Socialist Taj Party]] and the [[Conservative Party (Babkha)|Conservative Party]].

The political and legal landscape of Babkha would soon be changed dramatically however. A Czech judge named [[George Nantell]] became a Babkhan citizen and immediately drafted a constitution granting the Majlis equal power to the Shah and was appointed Minister of Justice to oversee the construction of a Judicial Branch of government. Within a month, a new constitution was passed through the Majlis and the position of [[Prime Minister of Babkha|Grand Vizier]] (Prime Minister) was created, initially, the Shah had the right to appoint the Grand Vizier, and it was Tahmaseb Farshbaf who was chosen for the Job. The new constitution had also created a Judiciary, with a [[Constitutional Tribunal (Babkha)|Constitutional Tribunal]], a [[Magistrates Court (Babkha)|Magistrates Court]] and a [[Supreme Court of Babkha|Supreme Court]], Nantell was appointed Chief Justice and President of the Constitutional Tribunal.

The Political life of Babkha was taking shape at this point too, the BLCP grew to become a strong party, while the Socialist Taj was abandoned. At this time, a host of new citizens had arrived and a new political ideology had sprung up from the new citizens. The [[Rastakhiz Movement|Rastakhiz movement]], a political party, founded by and led by [[Ramin Qajar]] aimed for a Babkhan renaissance, and quickly established itself as a right wing nationalist party. One of the most devout followers of Qajar and the Rastakhiz movement, was a fresh military man named [[Ardashir Khan|Ataxerxes]].

At the same time, another ideology had found a home in Babkha, the Socialist movement brought in by former [[Reunion]] citizen [[Juan Pablo Var]] and El Doessen (who later adopted the Babkhan name of [[Mirza Malkom Khan]]) quickly gained ground in Babkha and Var was appointed Grand Vizier. The [[Socialist People's Party (Babkha)|Socialist Peoples Party]] was quickly founded and in a move that led to mass sectarian violence, the SPP aligned itself with an aggressive international Communist movement, the Peoples Revolutionary Party. Babkha was rocked by riots between Rastakhizis and the SPP, with tensions climaxing with the PRP's decision to base itself in [[Kamalshahr]], Babkha. Right wing pressure eventually forced the SPP to cut its ties with the PRP and caused the SPP itself to splinter, with Fath Ali Nouradin defecting and forming his own Islamic Front of Babkha Party, which would later be renamed to the [[Azadegan Party]].

The Shah, forced to act to calm a volatile situation dissolved the Majlis and discharged the government. Fresh elections were called, and the Rastakhiz, now led by Ardashir Khan were tipped to take an easy victory. The Liberal Centre Party, quiet throughout the Socialist/Nationalist troubles had rebuilt itself unbeknownst to its rivals and had elected another new citizen as its leader. [[Pascale Dufoix]], the first Babkhan woman to hold such a high position took the leadership and began campaigning immediately. In what is regarded as the most incredible election ever held in Babkha, the Majlis was split even down the middle with the BLCP surprisingly receiving the most votes and taking 2 seats in the Majlis, and the Rastakhiz taking 2 seats, with the IFB taking the fifth. The Socialist Peoples Party, demoralised and discredited by consistent Rastakhiz pressure disintegrated and failed to gain a single seat.

===Babkha after Babak===
A period of great peace and harmony existed in Babkha, with the BLCP and Rastakhiz in coalition government under the leadership of the first female Grand Vizier of Babkha, Pascale Dufoix, Babkha's political system was riding on its crest.

However, surprisingly and to the shock, sadness and surprise of the micronational community, Babkha's founder and much loved Shah abdicated the throne. Citing real life duties the Shah made a rare sacrifice and allowed the Kingdom to live on, hand picking his closest advisor and Military Chief, Ardashir Khan (Ataxerxes) to be his successor. The transition of power, rarely seen in micronationalism was one of the smoothest and celebrated events in Babkhan history. The end of one great dynasty gave way to the beginning of another. The Kapav Era had ended and in its place Ardashir was crowned as the first Shah of the Osmani dynasty. On January 2003, Babkha saw another succession of the throne whereby the Shah of the Osmani - a curious mix of writer, politician and soldier - who secretly had only intended to rule for the length of time needed to secure the continuation of the Kingdom, abdicated to be replaced by another hand picked successor, former Grand Vizier Tahmaseb Farshbaf, who started the Abakhtari line of the Radiant Throne.

===Continued development===
Once again the face of Babkha changed, new citizens poured in as old ones left, and new political powers emerged. The Azadegan Party, traditionally on the fringe of politics somehow came to the forefront of the political establishment with its leader, [[Umra Khan]] a new citizen and fierce advocate of Islamic Socialism took the helm. Within months, elections were held and contested by the BLCP and Azadegan, the Islamists gained their highest number of seats ever, taking two while the Liberals took charge of government. Surprisingly the Azadegan eventually faded from the limelight and by the next elections, a new political power came into being; the [[Behsaz Party|Behsaz]] or Renaissance Party. The Behsaz Party was the the largest party in Babkha and held the majority of the seats in the Majlis i-Mellat.

However, with the relaxation of rules on dual-citizenship, the Babkhan Left began a new resurgence under the former PRP activist [[Kuralyov]] and Hanoverian citizen [[Kevin Hood]] [Abbas Madani] who between them founded the [[Qermez Party]], a secular replacement for the Islamist Azadegan, and gained a large following in a short space of time. Meanwhile a conservative mood had overtaken the Behsaz Party, which looked upon the successes of the first Behsaz administration as the pinnacle of the Babkhan achievement. Not everyone in Babkha shared this view. Indeed the Qermez railed against what it viewed as a lethargic and reactionary administration. Matters came to a head with the revival of the Babkhan Liberal Centre Party under [[Rakesh Ackbar]], who decided to end cooperation with the Grand Vizierate of Ardashir Khan Osmani and moved the BLCP to a centre left platform. When the Shahanshah called elections in August 2003 the BLCP and Qermez quickly resolved to form a coalition to attempt to force the Behsazis out of government. The election was one of the hardest fought in Babkhan history, with both sides making inflammatory speeches and intense use of propaganda. In the end, in spite of the overall vote being too close to call, the Behsaz gained four of the five seats on the Majlis-i-Mellat. Magnanimously, Ardashir Khan Osmani offered government positions to his defeated rivals who for the most part accepted.

===Babkha in the Grand Commonwealth===
In January 2004, Ardashir opted to resign his commission leading to a short lived administration headed by [[Hesam Jahandar]]. In the mean time, the alliance between Qermez and BLCP lead to a merger platform named the [[Rastakhiz Party (Babkha)|Rastakhiz Party]]. Hesam's successor Rakesh Ackbar formed a successful minority administration that lasted from March 2004 to Decmber 2005, when Rakesh was replaced after a short period of absence by [[Darius Rugahi]], who basically continued the administration until the February 2005 elections. Influx of a few more conservative minded citizens and stagnation in the Rastakhiz Party led to an overwhelming victory for the Behsaz and a government under [[Ric Lyon|Rashid Arsalani]] was formed. During his administration the [[Grand Commonwealth]] came to life, a cooperation, yet not a complete merger between the micronations of [[Treesia]], [[Aerlig]], Babkha, [[Lemuria]] and [[Alteria]]. From now on the foreign affairs and military policies would be handled on the level of the Commonwealth, everything else on national level. Rashid tried to launch a set of badly needed reforms in Babkha, but due to absence of people in key positions (mainly in the Majlis) and due to bureaucracy, the reforms never took off.

With the formation of the Grand Commonwealth, Tahmaseb Shah was appointed as Shahan-Ri of the Grand Commonwealth. He decided it wouldn't be right to hold both the position of Shah in Babkha and that of Shahan-Ri in the Commonwealth, so he handed the position of Shah of Babkha back to Ardashir Khan. Ardashir later abdicated again, on 28 June 2007, in favor of Rashid Arsalani, who would reign over a dynamic rebirth of Babkha.

===Babkha after the Grand Commonwealth===
Following the return of past citizens, and the heightened interest of new citizens, the Kingdom of Babkha seceded from the Grand Commonwealth on 31 July 2007, following a vote in which nine of eleven citizens supported secession. Unlike the [[United Baronies of Aerlig and Treesia]], which had seceded from the Commonwealth two days prior, Babkha did not seek the approval of the Commonwealth's Majlis-i-Dharma for its secession. Instead, the Kingdom legitimized its declaration of independence on the basis that the Grand Commonwealth Charter was a nationally-ratified law, and could thus be repealed at that level without having to go through the Commonwealth's internal mechanisms for secession.

For much of the remainder of the reign of Rashid Shah, Hesam Jahandar once again served as head of government and Babkha was the preeminent superpower of Micras. Babkha looked to new avenues of development at this time, too. It was during this period that Vizier of National Development [[Tregh Tomsohnd|Kufukhaf Iskander Khan]], who had initially joined Babkha back in August 2002, began work on the Babkhi language project, which eventually earned him a FNORD award. Also during this time, Grand Vizier Jahandar made the enterpising step of proposing a 3D chat; while the idea didn't really pan out in Babkha, its was mention to King [[Alexander of Hanover]] provided the inspiration for [[Hanover]]'s foray onto Second Life in [[New Bergen]]. The Hanoverians never gave Jahandar credit for the inspiration.

===Recent history===
Rashid Shah abdicated on 28 June 2008, giving the throne to Hesam Jahandar. The reign of Hesam Shah saw further development of cultural projects such as the Babkhi language. However, this period was also marked by increased apathy in Babkha as toward micronationalism. Babkha began planning a change in direction, away from being a micronation and towards being a community. As part of these changes, the Kingdom gave parts of the norther provinces of [[Alkhiva]] and [[Báatharz]] to [[Ashkenatza]] as a gift. Following Babkha's participation in the [[Amokolian War]] against [[Ocia]], Babkha ceased to participate in the micronational community.

On 19 October 2009, Hesam Shah requested Babkha's removal from Micras. Five days later, he was replaced as Shah by [[Benkern|Cyrus Namvari Shahanshah]], who would lead the new Villainous Order of Babkhan Blackfriars. However, several things became clear during this era in Babkhan history. The VOBB gradually began to stagnate, as some established citizens, such as Kufukhaf Iskander Khan for an example, were less interested in such a community than a micronation. Without a purpose for existing, the title of Shah became more or less superfluous. Finally, the combination of the inactivity of the Shah, the appearance of slight instability in intermicronational relations and the renewal of several Babkhans' interest in micronationalism led to the re-emergence of the Babkhan micronation, now called the Imperial State of Babkha, on 4 August 2010. In the absence of the Shah, Kufukhaf Iskander Khan (who was renamed Truvus Roshnâm Slôbôvi on August 16) was declared Imperial Padishah Regent and Grand Vizier of Babkha and set out to form a government. The effectiveness of the Regency and the Government, however, has been somewhat hampered by a desire to respect the authority of the absentee Shah.

==Government and politics==
Babkha's government is presently in transition. In this transition, the [[Shah of Babkha]] is theoretically the absolute ruler of the state, but due to the prolonged absence of [[Benkern|Cyrus Namvari Shahanshah]], the reality is that Imperial Padishah Regent and Prime Minister [[Tregh Tomsohnd|Truvus Roshnâm Slôbôvi]] actually exercises much of this authority.

==Foreign relations and military==

==Culture==

==Economy==

==See also==
* [[Eura]]

==External links==
* [http://www.babkha.com/ Website]
* [http://babkha.com/forum/index.php Forums]

[[Category: Nations]]
[[Category:Babkha|*]]

Babkha

2010-08-19T18:27:19Z

Taurusrex: /* Government and politics */

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'''Babkha''' (Farsi: '''بابخا''' ''Babkhâ''), officially the '''Imperial State of Babkha''' (Farsi: '''دولت شاهنشاهی بابخا''' ''Dowlat-e Shâhanshâhi-ye Babkhâ'') is a nation occupying most of [[Eura]]. It is bordered by [[Ashkenatza|Ashkenatzi]] [[Mahoz HaSephardim]] to the northwest, north and east, [[Antica|Antican]] [[Eranistan]] to the north and northeast, an unnamed [[Alexandria|Alexandrian]] colony to the southeast, the [[Stormark|Stormarkian]] [[High Queen Asa Isles]] and [[Land of Stormark's Rose]] to the south, and [[Natopia|Natopian]] [[South Mehlville]] to the southwest.

Babkha is among the oldest nations in the sector, having been founded in the Autumn of 2000. It has spent the majority of its long history as a major power in the sector; even at its weakest times the wise knew not to underestimate Babkha, and the naive learned quickly. Babkha's also had a long history of being a melting pot for the community - many prominent micronationalists had their first micronational citizenship in Babkha and went on to hold others, and Babkha has had an unspoken tradition of having given many other talented micronationalists their first dual citizenship.

== History ==
===Beginning===
Babkha was founded on October 12 2000, as the Kingdom of Babkha. In the beginning it merely had a simple website and a humble declaration of micronationhood, as well as its founder's hope to turn his boyhood dream into reality. Titled Shah Babak XXVI, The young [[Shah of Babkha|Shah]], would later drop his Europeanised title in favor of the Persian title of [[Babak Kapav Mehr]], "Babak, Light of Kapav". Kapav was the old name of the Province of Kapitalia, where mythically, Babak The Great ruled and went on to conquer the other Babkhan kingdoms to unite and found a single Babkhan nation.

Babkha had very humble beginnings, a small, simple website to announce its existence and a document, its first constitution that outlined the Shah's ambition to create a large, politically vibrant social and cultural experiment. The first people to become Babkhan citizens are notable, the very first was named Raqshid Hamdollayi, who would later change his name to [[Fath Ali Nouradin]] and be etched in Babkhan folklore with tales from his exploits in the Treesian war. Another significant Babkhan to join early on was the very first online citizen to be approved, a Finnish man with a self confessed love of the middle east adopted the name [[Tahmaseb Farshbaf]] and was soon appointed Vizier of Foreign Affairs, a post he would hold for close to two years.

Babkha grew in fame and notoriety, as its distinct culture started to evolve, and soon, within a month, on September 13th, the enigmatic Shah acquired a territory to the new Babkhan Empire. A deal was struck with [[Thomas Mountian]], and [[Bathland]] was acquired as an "Autonomous Babkhan Territory". Babkha would go on to be one of the earliest micronations to join a new and dynamic organisation that had sprung up in the vacuum left by a nearly defunct [[League of Secessionist States|LoSS]]. The [[League of Micronations]] was founded and would in the future become a fierce battle ground between Babkha and her adversaries, most notably the [[Attera|Rasinate of Qattera Macussia]].

===Political life of Babkha under Babak===
Initially founded as a Despotism, the Shah soon granted the growing citizenry of Babkha a [[Majlis of Babkha|parliament]] and permitted the formation of Political Parties. The Parliament was named the "Majlis i Satrapan", and was initially a direct democracy. The founding parties were the [[Babkhan Liberal Centre Party]], the [[Socialist Taj Party]] and the [[Conservative Party (Babkha)|Conservative Party]].

The political and legal landscape of Babkha would soon be changed dramatically however. A Czech judge named [[George Nantell]] became a Babkhan citizen and immediately drafted a constitution granting the Majlis equal power to the Shah and was appointed Minister of Justice to oversee the construction of a Judicial Branch of government. Within a month, a new constitution was passed through the Majlis and the position of [[Prime Minister of Babkha|Grand Vizier]] (Prime Minister) was created, initially, the Shah had the right to appoint the Grand Vizier, and it was Tahmaseb Farshbaf who was chosen for the Job. The new constitution had also created a Judiciary, with a [[Constitutional Tribunal (Babkha)|Constitutional Tribunal]], a [[Magistrates Court (Babkha)|Magistrates Court]] and a [[Supreme Court of Babkha|Supreme Court]], Nantell was appointed Chief Justice and President of the Constitutional Tribunal.

The Political life of Babkha was taking shape at this point too, the BLCP grew to become a strong party, while the Socialist Taj was abandoned. At this time, a host of new citizens had arrived and a new political ideology had sprung up from the new citizens. The [[Rastakhiz Movement|Rastakhiz movement]], a political party, founded by and led by [[Ramin Qajar]] aimed for a Babkhan renaissance, and quickly established itself as a right wing nationalist party. One of the most devout followers of Qajar and the Rastakhiz movement, was a fresh military man named [[Ardashir Khan|Ataxerxes]].

At the same time, another ideology had found a home in Babkha, the Socialist movement brought in by former [[Reunion]] citizen [[Juan Pablo Var]] and El Doessen (who later adopted the Babkhan name of [[Mirza Malkom Khan]]) quickly gained ground in Babkha and Var was appointed Grand Vizier. The [[Socialist People's Party (Babkha)|Socialist Peoples Party]] was quickly founded and in a move that led to mass sectarian violence, the SPP aligned itself with an aggressive international Communist movement, the Peoples Revolutionary Party. Babkha was rocked by riots between Rastakhizis and the SPP, with tensions climaxing with the PRP's decision to base itself in [[Kamalshahr]], Babkha. Right wing pressure eventually forced the SPP to cut its ties with the PRP and caused the SPP itself to splinter, with Fath Ali Nouradin defecting and forming his own Islamic Front of Babkha Party, which would later be renamed to the [[Azadegan Party]].

The Shah, forced to act to calm a volatile situation dissolved the Majlis and discharged the government. Fresh elections were called, and the Rastakhiz, now led by Ardashir Khan were tipped to take an easy victory. The Liberal Centre Party, quiet throughout the Socialist/Nationalist troubles had rebuilt itself unbeknownst to its rivals and had elected another new citizen as its leader. [[Pascale Dufoix]], the first Babkhan woman to hold such a high position took the leadership and began campaigning immediately. In what is regarded as the most incredible election ever held in Babkha, the Majlis was split even down the middle with the BLCP surprisingly receiving the most votes and taking 2 seats in the Majlis, and the Rastakhiz taking 2 seats, with the IFB taking the fifth. The Socialist Peoples Party, demoralised and discredited by consistent Rastakhiz pressure disintegrated and failed to gain a single seat.

===Babkha after Babak===
A period of great peace and harmony existed in Babkha, with the BLCP and Rastakhiz in coalition government under the leadership of the first female Grand Vizier of Babkha, Pascale Dufoix, Babkha's political system was riding on its crest.

However, surprisingly and to the shock, sadness and surprise of the micronational community, Babkha's founder and much loved Shah abdicated the throne. Citing real life duties the Shah made a rare sacrifice and allowed the Kingdom to live on, hand picking his closest advisor and Military Chief, Ardashir Khan (Ataxerxes) to be his successor. The transition of power, rarely seen in micronationalism was one of the smoothest and celebrated events in Babkhan history. The end of one great dynasty gave way to the beginning of another. The Kapav Era had ended and in its place Ardashir was crowned as the first Shah of the Osmani dynasty. On January 2003, Babkha saw another succession of the throne whereby the Shah of the Osmani - a curious mix of writer, politician and soldier - who secretly had only intended to rule for the length of time needed to secure the continuation of the Kingdom, abdicated to be replaced by another hand picked successor, former Grand Vizier Tahmaseb Farshbaf, who started the Abakhtari line of the Radiant Throne.

===Continued development===
Once again the face of Babkha changed, new citizens poured in as old ones left, and new political powers emerged. The Azadegan Party, traditionally on the fringe of politics somehow came to the forefront of the political establishment with its leader, [[Umra Khan]] a new citizen and fierce advocate of Islamic Socialism took the helm. Within months, elections were held and contested by the BLCP and Azadegan, the Islamists gained their highest number of seats ever, taking two while the Liberals took charge of government. Surprisingly the Azadegan eventually faded from the limelight and by the next elections, a new political power came into being; the [[Behsaz Party|Behsaz]] or Renaissance Party. The Behsaz Party was the the largest party in Babkha and held the majority of the seats in the Majlis i-Mellat.

However, with the relaxation of rules on dual-citizenship, the Babkhan Left began a new resurgence under the former PRP activist [[Kuralyov]] and Hanoverian citizen [[Kevin Hood]] [Abbas Madani] who between them founded the [[Qermez Party]], a secular replacement for the Islamist Azadegan, and gained a large following in a short space of time. Meanwhile a conservative mood had overtaken the Behsaz Party, which looked upon the successes of the first Behsaz administration as the pinnacle of the Babkhan achievement. Not everyone in Babkha shared this view. Indeed the Qermez railed against what it viewed as a lethargic and reactionary administration. Matters came to a head with the revival of the Babkhan Liberal Centre Party under [[Rakesh Ackbar]], who decided to end cooperation with the Grand Vizierate of Ardashir Khan Osmani and moved the BLCP to a centre left platform. When the Shahanshah called elections in August 2003 the BLCP and Qermez quickly resolved to form a coalition to attempt to force the Behsazis out of government. The election was one of the hardest fought in Babkhan history, with both sides making inflammatory speeches and intense use of propaganda. In the end, in spite of the overall vote being too close to call, the Behsaz gained four of the five seats on the Majlis-i-Mellat. Magnanimously, Ardashir Khan Osmani offered government positions to his defeated rivals who for the most part accepted.

===Babkha in the Grand Commonwealth===
In January 2004, Ardashir opted to resign his commission leading to a short lived administration headed by [[Hesam Jahandar]]. In the mean time, the alliance between Qermez and BLCP lead to a merger platform named the [[Rastakhiz Party (Babkha)|Rastakhiz Party]]. Hesam's successor Rakesh Ackbar formed a successful minority administration that lasted from March 2004 to Decmber 2005, when Rakesh was replaced after a short period of absence by [[Darius Rugahi]], who basically continued the administration until the February 2005 elections. Influx of a few more conservative minded citizens and stagnation in the Rastakhiz Party led to an overwhelming victory for the Behsaz and a government under [[Ric Lyon|Rashid Arsalani]] was formed. During his administration the [[Grand Commonwealth]] came to life, a cooperation, yet not a complete merger between the micronations of [[Treesia]], [[Aerlig]], Babkha, [[Lemuria]] and [[Alteria]]. From now on the foreign affairs and military policies would be handled on the level of the Commonwealth, everything else on national level. Rashid tried to launch a set of badly needed reforms in Babkha, but due to absence of people in key positions (mainly in the Majlis) and due to bureaucracy, the reforms never took off.

With the formation of the Grand Commonwealth, Tahmaseb Shah was appointed as Shahan-Ri of the Grand Commonwealth. He decided it wouldn't be right to hold both the position of Shah in Babkha and that of Shahan-Ri in the Commonwealth, so he handed the position of Shah of Babkha back to Ardashir Khan. Ardashir later abdicated again, on 28 June 2007, in favor of Rashid Arsalani, who would reign over a dynamic rebirth of Babkha.

===Babkha after the Grand Commonwealth===
Following the return of past citizens, and the heightened interest of new citizens, the Kingdom of Babkha seceded from the Grand Commonwealth on 31 July 2007, following a vote in which nine of eleven citizens supported secession. Unlike the [[United Baronies of Aerlig and Treesia]], which had seceded from the Commonwealth two days prior, Babkha did not seek the approval of the Commonwealth's Majlis-i-Dharma for its secession. Instead, the Kingdom legitimized its declaration of independence on the basis that the Grand Commonwealth Charter was a nationally-ratified law, and could thus be repealed at that level without having to go through the Commonwealth's internal mechanisms for secession.

For much of the remainder of the reign of Rashid Shah, Hesam Jahandar once again served as head of government and Babkha was the preeminent superpower of Micras. Babkha looked to new avenues of development at this time, too. It was during this period that Vizier of National Development [[Tregh Tomsohnd|Kufukhaf Iskander Khan]], who had initially joined Babkha back in August 2002, began work on the Babkhi language project, which eventually earned him a FNORD award. Also during this time, Grand Vizier Jahandar made the enterpising step of proposing a 3D chat; while the idea didn't really pan out in Babkha, its was mention to King [[Alexander of Hanover]] provided the inspiration for [[Hanover]]'s foray onto Second Life in [[New Bergen]]. The Hanoverians never gave Jahandar credit for the inspiration.

===Recent history===
Rashid Shah abdicated on 28 June 2008, giving the throne to Hesam Jahandar. The reign of Hesam Shah saw further development of cultural projects such as the Babkhi language. However, this period was also marked by increased apathy in Babkha as toward micronationalism. Babkha began planning a change in direction, away from being a micronation and towards being a community. As part of these changes, the Kingdom gave parts of the norther provinces of [[Alkhiva]] and [[Báatharz]] to [[Ashkenatza]] as a gift. Following Babkha's participation in the [[Amokolian War]] against [[Ocia]], Babkha ceased to participate in the micronational community.

On 19 October 2009, Hesam Shah requested Babkha's removal from Micras. Five days later, he was replaced as Shah by [[Benkern|Cyrus Namvari Shahanshah]], who would lead the new Villainous Order of Babkhan Blackfriars. However, several things became clear during this era in Babkhan history. The VOBB gradually began to stagnate, as some established citizens, such as Kufukhaf Iskander Khan for an example, were less interested in such a community than a micronation. Without a purpose for existing, the title of Shah became more or less superfluous. Finally, the combination of the inactivity of the Shah, the appearance of slight instability in intermicronational relations and the renewal of several Babkhans' interest in micronationalism led to the re-emergence of the Babkhan micronation, now called the Imperial State of Babkha, on 4 August 2010. In the absence of the Shah, Kufukhaf Iskander Khan (who was renamed Truvus Roshnâm Slôbôvi on August 16) was declared Imperial Padishah Regent and Grand Vizier of Babkha and set out to form a government. The effectiveness of the Regency and the Government, however, has been somewhat hampered by a desire to respect the authority of the absentee Shah.

==Government and politics==
Babkha's government is presently in transition. In this transition, the [[Shah of Babkha]] is theoretically the absolute ruler of the state, but due to the prolonged absence of [[Benkern|Cyrus Namvari Shahanshah]], the reality is that Imperial Padishah Regent and Prime Minister [[Tregh Tomsohnd|Truvus Roshnâm Slôbôvi]] actually exercises much of this authority. Slôbôvi, however, has tread careful in such exercise, not wishing to disrespect the institution of the monarchy and not wishing to create a precedent that diminishes the monarchy to a mere figurehead institution, as he views such figureheads to be a waste of personnel in micronations.

==Foreign relations and military==

==Culture==

==Economy==

==See also==
* [[Eura]]

==External links==
* [http://www.babkha.com/ Website]
* [http://babkha.com/forum/index.php Forums]

[[Category: Nations]]
[[Category:Babkha|*]]

Babkha

2010-08-19T18:20:30Z

Taurusrex: /* Political development */

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'''Babkha''' (Farsi: '''بابخا''' ''Babkhâ''), officially the '''Imperial State of Babkha''' (Farsi: '''دولت شاهنشاهی بابخا''' ''Dowlat-e Shâhanshâhi-ye Babkhâ'') is a nation occupying most of [[Eura]]. It is bordered by [[Ashkenatza|Ashkenatzi]] [[Mahoz HaSephardim]] to the northwest, north and east, [[Antica|Antican]] [[Eranistan]] to the north and northeast, an unnamed [[Alexandria|Alexandrian]] colony to the southeast, the [[Stormark|Stormarkian]] [[High Queen Asa Isles]] and [[Land of Stormark's Rose]] to the south, and [[Natopia|Natopian]] [[South Mehlville]] to the southwest.

Babkha is among the oldest nations in the sector, having been founded in the Autumn of 2000. It has spent the majority of its long history as a major power in the sector; even at its weakest times the wise knew not to underestimate Babkha, and the naive learned quickly. Babkha's also had a long history of being a melting pot for the community - many prominent micronationalists had their first micronational citizenship in Babkha and went on to hold others, and Babkha has had an unspoken tradition of having given many other talented micronationalists their first dual citizenship.

== History ==
===Beginning===
Babkha was founded on October 12 2000, as the Kingdom of Babkha. In the beginning it merely had a simple website and a humble declaration of micronationhood, as well as its founder's hope to turn his boyhood dream into reality. Titled Shah Babak XXVI, The young [[Shah of Babkha|Shah]], would later drop his Europeanised title in favor of the Persian title of [[Babak Kapav Mehr]], "Babak, Light of Kapav". Kapav was the old name of the Province of Kapitalia, where mythically, Babak The Great ruled and went on to conquer the other Babkhan kingdoms to unite and found a single Babkhan nation.

Babkha had very humble beginnings, a small, simple website to announce its existence and a document, its first constitution that outlined the Shah's ambition to create a large, politically vibrant social and cultural experiment. The first people to become Babkhan citizens are notable, the very first was named Raqshid Hamdollayi, who would later change his name to [[Fath Ali Nouradin]] and be etched in Babkhan folklore with tales from his exploits in the Treesian war. Another significant Babkhan to join early on was the very first online citizen to be approved, a Finnish man with a self confessed love of the middle east adopted the name [[Tahmaseb Farshbaf]] and was soon appointed Vizier of Foreign Affairs, a post he would hold for close to two years.

Babkha grew in fame and notoriety, as its distinct culture started to evolve, and soon, within a month, on September 13th, the enigmatic Shah acquired a territory to the new Babkhan Empire. A deal was struck with [[Thomas Mountian]], and [[Bathland]] was acquired as an "Autonomous Babkhan Territory". Babkha would go on to be one of the earliest micronations to join a new and dynamic organisation that had sprung up in the vacuum left by a nearly defunct [[League of Secessionist States|LoSS]]. The [[League of Micronations]] was founded and would in the future become a fierce battle ground between Babkha and her adversaries, most notably the [[Attera|Rasinate of Qattera Macussia]].

===Political life of Babkha under Babak===
Initially founded as a Despotism, the Shah soon granted the growing citizenry of Babkha a [[Majlis of Babkha|parliament]] and permitted the formation of Political Parties. The Parliament was named the "Majlis i Satrapan", and was initially a direct democracy. The founding parties were the [[Babkhan Liberal Centre Party]], the [[Socialist Taj Party]] and the [[Conservative Party (Babkha)|Conservative Party]].

The political and legal landscape of Babkha would soon be changed dramatically however. A Czech judge named [[George Nantell]] became a Babkhan citizen and immediately drafted a constitution granting the Majlis equal power to the Shah and was appointed Minister of Justice to oversee the construction of a Judicial Branch of government. Within a month, a new constitution was passed through the Majlis and the position of [[Prime Minister of Babkha|Grand Vizier]] (Prime Minister) was created, initially, the Shah had the right to appoint the Grand Vizier, and it was Tahmaseb Farshbaf who was chosen for the Job. The new constitution had also created a Judiciary, with a [[Constitutional Tribunal (Babkha)|Constitutional Tribunal]], a [[Magistrates Court (Babkha)|Magistrates Court]] and a [[Supreme Court of Babkha|Supreme Court]], Nantell was appointed Chief Justice and President of the Constitutional Tribunal.

The Political life of Babkha was taking shape at this point too, the BLCP grew to become a strong party, while the Socialist Taj was abandoned. At this time, a host of new citizens had arrived and a new political ideology had sprung up from the new citizens. The [[Rastakhiz Movement|Rastakhiz movement]], a political party, founded by and led by [[Ramin Qajar]] aimed for a Babkhan renaissance, and quickly established itself as a right wing nationalist party. One of the most devout followers of Qajar and the Rastakhiz movement, was a fresh military man named [[Ardashir Khan|Ataxerxes]].

At the same time, another ideology had found a home in Babkha, the Socialist movement brought in by former [[Reunion]] citizen [[Juan Pablo Var]] and El Doessen (who later adopted the Babkhan name of [[Mirza Malkom Khan]]) quickly gained ground in Babkha and Var was appointed Grand Vizier. The [[Socialist People's Party (Babkha)|Socialist Peoples Party]] was quickly founded and in a move that led to mass sectarian violence, the SPP aligned itself with an aggressive international Communist movement, the Peoples Revolutionary Party. Babkha was rocked by riots between Rastakhizis and the SPP, with tensions climaxing with the PRP's decision to base itself in [[Kamalshahr]], Babkha. Right wing pressure eventually forced the SPP to cut its ties with the PRP and caused the SPP itself to splinter, with Fath Ali Nouradin defecting and forming his own Islamic Front of Babkha Party, which would later be renamed to the [[Azadegan Party]].

The Shah, forced to act to calm a volatile situation dissolved the Majlis and discharged the government. Fresh elections were called, and the Rastakhiz, now led by Ardashir Khan were tipped to take an easy victory. The Liberal Centre Party, quiet throughout the Socialist/Nationalist troubles had rebuilt itself unbeknownst to its rivals and had elected another new citizen as its leader. [[Pascale Dufoix]], the first Babkhan woman to hold such a high position took the leadership and began campaigning immediately. In what is regarded as the most incredible election ever held in Babkha, the Majlis was split even down the middle with the BLCP surprisingly receiving the most votes and taking 2 seats in the Majlis, and the Rastakhiz taking 2 seats, with the IFB taking the fifth. The Socialist Peoples Party, demoralised and discredited by consistent Rastakhiz pressure disintegrated and failed to gain a single seat.

===Babkha after Babak===
A period of great peace and harmony existed in Babkha, with the BLCP and Rastakhiz in coalition government under the leadership of the first female Grand Vizier of Babkha, Pascale Dufoix, Babkha's political system was riding on its crest.

However, surprisingly and to the shock, sadness and surprise of the micronational community, Babkha's founder and much loved Shah abdicated the throne. Citing real life duties the Shah made a rare sacrifice and allowed the Kingdom to live on, hand picking his closest advisor and Military Chief, Ardashir Khan (Ataxerxes) to be his successor. The transition of power, rarely seen in micronationalism was one of the smoothest and celebrated events in Babkhan history. The end of one great dynasty gave way to the beginning of another. The Kapav Era had ended and in its place Ardashir was crowned as the first Shah of the Osmani dynasty. On January 2003, Babkha saw another succession of the throne whereby the Shah of the Osmani - a curious mix of writer, politician and soldier - who secretly had only intended to rule for the length of time needed to secure the continuation of the Kingdom, abdicated to be replaced by another hand picked successor, former Grand Vizier Tahmaseb Farshbaf, who started the Abakhtari line of the Radiant Throne.

===Continued development===
Once again the face of Babkha changed, new citizens poured in as old ones left, and new political powers emerged. The Azadegan Party, traditionally on the fringe of politics somehow came to the forefront of the political establishment with its leader, [[Umra Khan]] a new citizen and fierce advocate of Islamic Socialism took the helm. Within months, elections were held and contested by the BLCP and Azadegan, the Islamists gained their highest number of seats ever, taking two while the Liberals took charge of government. Surprisingly the Azadegan eventually faded from the limelight and by the next elections, a new political power came into being; the [[Behsaz Party|Behsaz]] or Renaissance Party. The Behsaz Party was the the largest party in Babkha and held the majority of the seats in the Majlis i-Mellat.

However, with the relaxation of rules on dual-citizenship, the Babkhan Left began a new resurgence under the former PRP activist [[Kuralyov]] and Hanoverian citizen [[Kevin Hood]] [Abbas Madani] who between them founded the [[Qermez Party]], a secular replacement for the Islamist Azadegan, and gained a large following in a short space of time. Meanwhile a conservative mood had overtaken the Behsaz Party, which looked upon the successes of the first Behsaz administration as the pinnacle of the Babkhan achievement. Not everyone in Babkha shared this view. Indeed the Qermez railed against what it viewed as a lethargic and reactionary administration. Matters came to a head with the revival of the Babkhan Liberal Centre Party under [[Rakesh Ackbar]], who decided to end cooperation with the Grand Vizierate of Ardashir Khan Osmani and moved the BLCP to a centre left platform. When the Shahanshah called elections in August 2003 the BLCP and Qermez quickly resolved to form a coalition to attempt to force the Behsazis out of government. The election was one of the hardest fought in Babkhan history, with both sides making inflammatory speeches and intense use of propaganda. In the end, in spite of the overall vote being too close to call, the Behsaz gained four of the five seats on the Majlis-i-Mellat. Magnanimously, Ardashir Khan Osmani offered government positions to his defeated rivals who for the most part accepted.

===Babkha in the Grand Commonwealth===
In January 2004, Ardashir opted to resign his commission leading to a short lived administration headed by [[Hesam Jahandar]]. In the mean time, the alliance between Qermez and BLCP lead to a merger platform named the [[Rastakhiz Party (Babkha)|Rastakhiz Party]]. Hesam's successor Rakesh Ackbar formed a successful minority administration that lasted from March 2004 to Decmber 2005, when Rakesh was replaced after a short period of absence by [[Darius Rugahi]], who basically continued the administration until the February 2005 elections. Influx of a few more conservative minded citizens and stagnation in the Rastakhiz Party led to an overwhelming victory for the Behsaz and a government under [[Ric Lyon|Rashid Arsalani]] was formed. During his administration the [[Grand Commonwealth]] came to life, a cooperation, yet not a complete merger between the micronations of [[Treesia]], [[Aerlig]], Babkha, [[Lemuria]] and [[Alteria]]. From now on the foreign affairs and military policies would be handled on the level of the Commonwealth, everything else on national level. Rashid tried to launch a set of badly needed reforms in Babkha, but due to absence of people in key positions (mainly in the Majlis) and due to bureaucracy, the reforms never took off.

With the formation of the Grand Commonwealth, Tahmaseb Shah was appointed as Shahan-Ri of the Grand Commonwealth. He decided it wouldn't be right to hold both the position of Shah in Babkha and that of Shahan-Ri in the Commonwealth, so he handed the position of Shah of Babkha back to Ardashir Khan. Ardashir later abdicated again, on 28 June 2007, in favor of Rashid Arsalani, who would reign over a dynamic rebirth of Babkha.

===Babkha after the Grand Commonwealth===
Following the return of past citizens, and the heightened interest of new citizens, the Kingdom of Babkha seceded from the Grand Commonwealth on 31 July 2007, following a vote in which nine of eleven citizens supported secession. Unlike the [[United Baronies of Aerlig and Treesia]], which had seceded from the Commonwealth two days prior, Babkha did not seek the approval of the Commonwealth's Majlis-i-Dharma for its secession. Instead, the Kingdom legitimized its declaration of independence on the basis that the Grand Commonwealth Charter was a nationally-ratified law, and could thus be repealed at that level without having to go through the Commonwealth's internal mechanisms for secession.

For much of the remainder of the reign of Rashid Shah, Hesam Jahandar once again served as head of government and Babkha was the preeminent superpower of Micras. Babkha looked to new avenues of development at this time, too. It was during this period that Vizier of National Development [[Tregh Tomsohnd|Kufukhaf Iskander Khan]], who had initially joined Babkha back in August 2002, began work on the Babkhi language project, which eventually earned him a FNORD award. Also during this time, Grand Vizier Jahandar made the enterpising step of proposing a 3D chat; while the idea didn't really pan out in Babkha, its was mention to King [[Alexander of Hanover]] provided the inspiration for [[Hanover]]'s foray onto Second Life in [[New Bergen]]. The Hanoverians never gave Jahandar credit for the inspiration.

===Recent history===
Rashid Shah abdicated on 28 June 2008, giving the throne to Hesam Jahandar. The reign of Hesam Shah saw further development of cultural projects such as the Babkhi language. However, this period was also marked by increased apathy in Babkha as toward micronationalism. Babkha began planning a change in direction, away from being a micronation and towards being a community. As part of these changes, the Kingdom gave parts of the norther provinces of [[Alkhiva]] and [[Báatharz]] to [[Ashkenatza]] as a gift. Following Babkha's participation in the [[Amokolian War]] against [[Ocia]], Babkha ceased to participate in the micronational community.

On 19 October 2009, Hesam Shah requested Babkha's removal from Micras. Five days later, he was replaced as Shah by [[Benkern|Cyrus Namvari Shahanshah]], who would lead the new Villainous Order of Babkhan Blackfriars. However, several things became clear during this era in Babkhan history. The VOBB gradually began to stagnate, as some established citizens, such as Kufukhaf Iskander Khan for an example, were less interested in such a community than a micronation. Without a purpose for existing, the title of Shah became more or less superfluous. Finally, the combination of the inactivity of the Shah, the appearance of slight instability in intermicronational relations and the renewal of several Babkhans' interest in micronationalism led to the re-emergence of the Babkhan micronation, now called the Imperial State of Babkha, on 4 August 2010. In the absence of the Shah, Kufukhaf Iskander Khan (who was renamed Truvus Roshnâm Slôbôvi on August 16) was declared Imperial Padishah Regent and Grand Vizier of Babkha and set out to form a government. The effectiveness of the Regency and the Government, however, has been somewhat hampered by a desire to respect the authority of the absentee Shah.

==Government and politics==

==Foreign relations and military==

==Culture==

==Economy==

==See also==
* [[Eura]]

==External links==
* [http://www.babkha.com/ Website]
* [http://babkha.com/forum/index.php Forums]

[[Category: Nations]]
[[Category:Babkha|*]]

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'''Babkha''' (Farsi: '''بابخا''' ''Babkhâ''), officially the '''Imperial State of Babkha''' (Farsi: '''دولت شاهنشاهی بابخا''' ''Dowlat-e Shâhanshâhi-ye Babkhâ'') is a nation occupying most of [[Eura]]. It is bordered by [[Ashkenatza|Ashkenatzi]] [[Mahoz HaSephardim]] to the northwest, north and east, [[Antica|Antican]] [[Eranistan]] to the north and northeast, an unnamed [[Alexandria|Alexandrian]] colony to the southeast, the [[Stormark|Stormarkian]] [[High Queen Asa Isles]] and [[Land of Stormark's Rose]] to the south, and [[Natopia|Natopian]] [[South Mehlville]] to the southwest.

Babkha is among the oldest nations in the sector, having been founded in the Autumn of 2000. It has spent the majority of its long history as a major power in the sector; even at its weakest times the wise knew not to underestimate Babkha, and the naive learned quickly. Babkha's also had a long history of being a melting pot for the community - many prominent micronationalists had their first micronational citizenship in Babkha and went on to hold others, and Babkha has had an unspoken tradition of having given many other talented micronationalists their first dual citizenship.

== History ==
===Beginning===
Babkha was founded on October 12 2000, as the Kingdom of Babkha. In the beginning it merely had a simple website and a humble declaration of micronationhood, as well as its founder's hope to turn his boyhood dream into reality. Titled Shah Babak XXVI, The young [[Shah of Babkha|Shah]], would later drop his Europeanised title in favor of the Persian title of [[Babak Kapav Mehr]], "Babak, Light of Kapav". Kapav was the old name of the Province of Kapitalia, where mythically, Babak The Great ruled and went on to conquer the other Babkhan kingdoms to unite and found a single Babkhan nation.

Babkha had very humble beginnings, a small, simple website to announce its existence and a document, its first constitution that outlined the Shah's ambition to create a large, politically vibrant social and cultural experiment. The first people to become Babkhan citizens are notable, the very first was named Raqshid Hamdollayi, who would later change his name to [[Fath Ali Nouradin]] and be etched in Babkhan folklore with tales from his exploits in the Treesian war. Another significant Babkhan to join early on was the very first online citizen to be approved, a Finnish man with a self confessed love of the middle east adopted the name [[Tahmaseb Farshbaf]] and was soon appointed Vizier of Foreign Affairs, a post he would hold for close to two years.

Babkha grew in fame and notoriety, as its distinct culture started to evolve, and soon, within a month, on September 13th, the enigmatic Shah acquired a territory to the new Babkhan Empire. A deal was struck with [[Thomas Mountian]], and [[Bathland]] was acquired as an "Autonomous Babkhan Territory". Babkha would go on to be one of the earliest micronations to join a new and dynamic organisation that had sprung up in the vacuum left by a nearly defunct [[League of Secessionist States|LoSS]]. The [[League of Micronations]] was founded and would in the future become a fierce battle ground between Babkha and her adversaries, most notably the [[Attera|Rasinate of Qattera Macussia]].

===Political development===
Initially founded as a Despotism, the Shah soon granted the growing citizenry of Babkha a [[Majlis of Babkha|parliament]] and permitted the formation of Political Parties. The Parliament was named the "Majlis i Satrapan", and was initially a direct democracy. The founding parties were the [[Babkhan Liberal Centre Party]], the [[Socialist Taj Party]] and the [[Conservative Party (Babkha)|Conservative Party]].

The political and legal landscape of Babkha would soon be changed dramatically however. A Czech judge named [[George Nantell]] became a Babkhan citizen and immediately drafted a constitution granting the Majlis equal power to the Shah and was appointed Minister of Justice to oversee the construction of a Judicial Branch of government. Within a month, a new constitution was passed through the Majlis and the position of [[Prime Minister of Babkha|Grand Vizier]] (Prime Minister) was created, initially, the Shah had the right to appoint the Grand Vizier, and it was Tahmaseb Farshbaf who was chosen for the Job. The new constitution had also created a Judiciary, with a [[Constitutional Tribunal (Babkha)|Constitutional Tribunal]], a [[Magistrates Court (Babkha)|Magistrates Court]] and a [[Supreme Court of Babkha|Supreme Court]], Nantell was appointed Chief Justice and President of the Constitutional Tribunal.

The Political life of Babkha was taking shape at this point too, the BLCP grew to become a strong party, while the Socialist Taj was abandoned. At this time, a host of new citizens had arrived and a new political ideology had sprung up from the new citizens. The [[Rastakhiz Movement|Rastakhiz movement]], a political party, founded by and led by [[Ramin Qajar]] aimed for a Babkhan renaissance, and quickly established itself as a right wing nationalist party. One of the most devout followers of Qajar and the Rastakhiz movement, was a fresh military man named [[Ardashir Khan|Ataxerxes]].

At the same time, another ideology had found a home in Babkha, the Socialist movement brought in by former [[Reunion]] citizen [[Juan Pablo Var]] and El Doessen (who later adopted the Babkhan name of [[Mirza Malkom Khan]]) quickly gained ground in Babkha and Var was appointed Grand Vizier. The [[Socialist People's Party (Babkha)|Socialist Peoples Party]] was quickly founded and in a move that led to mass sectarian violence, the SPP aligned itself with an aggressive international Communist movement, the Peoples Revolutionary Party. Babkha was rocked by riots between Rastakhizis and the SPP, with tensions climaxing with the PRP's decision to base itself in [[Kamalshahr]], Babkha. Right wing pressure eventually forced the SPP to cut its ties with the PRP and caused the SPP itself to splinter, with Fath Ali Nouradin defecting and forming his own Islamic Front of Babkha Party, which would later be renamed to the [[Azadegan Party]].

The Shah, forced to act to calm a volatile situation dissolved the Majlis and discharged the government. Fresh elections were called, and the Rastakhiz, now led by Ardashir Khan were tipped to take an easy victory. The Liberal Centre Party, quiet throughout the Socialist/Nationalist troubles had rebuilt itself unbeknownst to its rivals and had elected another new citizen as its leader. [[Pascale Dufoix]], the first Babkhan woman to hold such a high position took the leadership and began campaigning immediately. In what is regarded as the most incredible election ever held in Babkha, the Majlis was split even down the middle with the BLCP surprisingly receiving the most votes and taking 2 seats in the Majlis, and the Rastakhiz taking 2 seats, with the IFB taking the fifth. The Socialist Peoples Party, demoralised and discredited by consistent Rastakhiz pressure disintegrated and failed to gain a single seat.

===Babkha after Babak===
A period of great peace and harmony existed in Babkha, with the BLCP and Rastakhiz in coalition government under the leadership of the first female Grand Vizier of Babkha, Pascale Dufoix, Babkha's political system was riding on its crest.

However, surprisingly and to the shock, sadness and surprise of the micronational community, Babkha's founder and much loved Shah abdicated the throne. Citing real life duties the Shah made a rare sacrifice and allowed the Kingdom to live on, hand picking his closest advisor and Military Chief, Ardashir Khan (Ataxerxes) to be his successor. The transition of power, rarely seen in micronationalism was one of the smoothest and celebrated events in Babkhan history. The end of one great dynasty gave way to the beginning of another. The Kapav Era had ended and in its place Ardashir was crowned as the first Shah of the Osmani dynasty. On January 2003, Babkha saw another succession of the throne whereby the Shah of the Osmani - a curious mix of writer, politician and soldier - who secretly had only intended to rule for the length of time needed to secure the continuation of the Kingdom, abdicated to be replaced by another hand picked successor, former Grand Vizier Tahmaseb Farshbaf, who started the Abakhtari line of the Radiant Throne.

===Continued development===
Once again the face of Babkha changed, new citizens poured in as old ones left, and new political powers emerged. The Azadegan Party, traditionally on the fringe of politics somehow came to the forefront of the political establishment with its leader, [[Umra Khan]] a new citizen and fierce advocate of Islamic Socialism took the helm. Within months, elections were held and contested by the BLCP and Azadegan, the Islamists gained their highest number of seats ever, taking two while the Liberals took charge of government. Surprisingly the Azadegan eventually faded from the limelight and by the next elections, a new political power came into being; the [[Behsaz Party|Behsaz]] or Renaissance Party. The Behsaz Party was the the largest party in Babkha and held the majority of the seats in the Majlis i-Mellat.

However, with the relaxation of rules on dual-citizenship, the Babkhan Left began a new resurgence under the former PRP activist [[Kuralyov]] and Hanoverian citizen [[Kevin Hood]] [Abbas Madani] who between them founded the [[Qermez Party]], a secular replacement for the Islamist Azadegan, and gained a large following in a short space of time. Meanwhile a conservative mood had overtaken the Behsaz Party, which looked upon the successes of the first Behsaz administration as the pinnacle of the Babkhan achievement. Not everyone in Babkha shared this view. Indeed the Qermez railed against what it viewed as a lethargic and reactionary administration. Matters came to a head with the revival of the Babkhan Liberal Centre Party under [[Rakesh Ackbar]], who decided to end cooperation with the Grand Vizierate of Ardashir Khan Osmani and moved the BLCP to a centre left platform. When the Shahanshah called elections in August 2003 the BLCP and Qermez quickly resolved to form a coalition to attempt to force the Behsazis out of government. The election was one of the hardest fought in Babkhan history, with both sides making inflammatory speeches and intense use of propaganda. In the end, in spite of the overall vote being too close to call, the Behsaz gained four of the five seats on the Majlis-i-Mellat. Magnanimously, Ardashir Khan Osmani offered government positions to his defeated rivals who for the most part accepted.

===Babkha in the Grand Commonwealth===
In January 2004, Ardashir opted to resign his commission leading to a short lived administration headed by [[Hesam Jahandar]]. In the mean time, the alliance between Qermez and BLCP lead to a merger platform named the [[Rastakhiz Party (Babkha)|Rastakhiz Party]]. Hesam's successor Rakesh Ackbar formed a successful minority administration that lasted from March 2004 to Decmber 2005, when Rakesh was replaced after a short period of absence by [[Darius Rugahi]], who basically continued the administration until the February 2005 elections. Influx of a few more conservative minded citizens and stagnation in the Rastakhiz Party led to an overwhelming victory for the Behsaz and a government under [[Ric Lyon|Rashid Arsalani]] was formed. During his administration the [[Grand Commonwealth]] came to life, a cooperation, yet not a complete merger between the micronations of [[Treesia]], [[Aerlig]], Babkha, [[Lemuria]] and [[Alteria]]. From now on the foreign affairs and military policies would be handled on the level of the Commonwealth, everything else on national level. Rashid tried to launch a set of badly needed reforms in Babkha, but due to absence of people in key positions (mainly in the Majlis) and due to bureaucracy, the reforms never took off.

With the formation of the Grand Commonwealth, Tahmaseb Shah was appointed as Shahan-Ri of the Grand Commonwealth. He decided it wouldn't be right to hold both the position of Shah in Babkha and that of Shahan-Ri in the Commonwealth, so he handed the position of Shah of Babkha back to Ardashir Khan. Ardashir later abdicated again, on 28 June 2007, in favor of Rashid Arsalani, who would reign over a dynamic rebirth of Babkha.

===Babkha after the Grand Commonwealth===
Following the return of past citizens, and the heightened interest of new citizens, the Kingdom of Babkha seceded from the Grand Commonwealth on 31 July 2007, following a vote in which nine of eleven citizens supported secession. Unlike the [[United Baronies of Aerlig and Treesia]], which had seceded from the Commonwealth two days prior, Babkha did not seek the approval of the Commonwealth's Majlis-i-Dharma for its secession. Instead, the Kingdom legitimized its declaration of independence on the basis that the Grand Commonwealth Charter was a nationally-ratified law, and could thus be repealed at that level without having to go through the Commonwealth's internal mechanisms for secession.

For much of the remainder of the reign of Rashid Shah, Hesam Jahandar once again served as head of government and Babkha was the preeminent superpower of Micras. Babkha looked to new avenues of development at this time, too. It was during this period that Vizier of National Development [[Tregh Tomsohnd|Kufukhaf Iskander Khan]], who had initially joined Babkha back in August 2002, began work on the Babkhi language project, which eventually earned him a FNORD award. Also during this time, Grand Vizier Jahandar made the enterpising step of proposing a 3D chat; while the idea didn't really pan out in Babkha, its was mention to King [[Alexander of Hanover]] provided the inspiration for [[Hanover]]'s foray onto Second Life in [[New Bergen]]. The Hanoverians never gave Jahandar credit for the inspiration.

===Recent history===
Rashid Shah abdicated on 28 June 2008, giving the throne to Hesam Jahandar. The reign of Hesam Shah saw further development of cultural projects such as the Babkhi language. However, this period was also marked by increased apathy in Babkha as toward micronationalism. Babkha began planning a change in direction, away from being a micronation and towards being a community. As part of these changes, the Kingdom gave parts of the norther provinces of [[Alkhiva]] and [[Báatharz]] to [[Ashkenatza]] as a gift. Following Babkha's participation in the [[Amokolian War]] against [[Ocia]], Babkha ceased to participate in the micronational community.

On 19 October 2009, Hesam Shah requested Babkha's removal from Micras. Five days later, he was replaced as Shah by [[Benkern|Cyrus Namvari Shahanshah]], who would lead the new Villainous Order of Babkhan Blackfriars. However, several things became clear during this era in Babkhan history. The VOBB gradually began to stagnate, as some established citizens, such as Kufukhaf Iskander Khan for an example, were less interested in such a community than a micronation. Without a purpose for existing, the title of Shah became more or less superfluous. Finally, the combination of the inactivity of the Shah, the appearance of slight instability in intermicronational relations and the renewal of several Babkhans' interest in micronationalism led to the re-emergence of the Babkhan micronation, now called the Imperial State of Babkha, on 4 August 2010. In the absence of the Shah, Kufukhaf Iskander Khan (who was renamed Truvus Roshnâm Slôbôvi on August 16) was declared Imperial Padishah Regent and Grand Vizier of Babkha and set out to form a government. The effectiveness of the Regency and the Government, however, has been somewhat hampered by a desire to respect the authority of the absentee Shah.

==Government and politics==

==Foreign relations and military==

==Culture==

==Economy==

==See also==
* [[Eura]]

==External links==
* [http://www.babkha.com/ Website]
* [http://babkha.com/forum/index.php Forums]

[[Category: Nations]]
[[Category:Babkha|*]]

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Babkha

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'''Babkha''' (Farsi: '''بابخا''' ''Babkhâ''), officially the '''Imperial State of Babkha''' (Farsi: '''دولت شاهنشاهی بابخا''' ''Dowlat-e Shâhanshâhi-ye Babkhâ'') is a nation occupying most of [[Eura]]. It is bordered by [[Ashkenatza|Ashkenatzi]] [[Mahoz HaSephardim]] to the northwest, north and east, [[Antica|Antican]] [[Eranistan]] to the north and northeast, an unnamed [[Alexandria|Alexandrian]] colony to the southeast, the [[Stormark|Stormarkian]] [[High Queen Asa Isles]] and [[Land of Stormark's Rose]] to the south, and [[Natopia|Natopian]] [[South Mehlville]] to the southwest.

Babkha is among the oldest nations in the sector, having been founded in the Autumn of 2000. It has spent the majority of its long history as a major power in the sector; even at its weakest times the wise knew not to underestimate Babkha, and the naive learned quickly. Babkha's also had a long history of being a melting pot for the community - many prominent micronationalists had their first micronational citizenship in Babkha and went on to hold others, and Babkha has had an unspoken tradition of having given many other talented micronationalists their first dual citizenship.

== History ==
===Beginning===
Babkha was founded on October 12 2000, as the Kingdom of Babkha. In the beginning it merely had a simple website and a humble declaration of micronationhood, as well as its founder's hope to turn his boyhood dream into reality. Titled Shah Babak XXVI, The young [[Shah of Babkha|Shah]], would later drop his Europeanised title in favor of the Persian title of [[Babak Kapav Mehr]], "Babak, Light of Kapav". Kapav was the old name of the Province of Kapitalia, where mythically, Babak The Great ruled and went on to conquer the other Babkhan kingdoms to unite and found a single Babkhan nation.

Babkha had very humble beginnings, a small, simple website to announce its existence and a document, its first constitution that outlined the Shah's ambition to create a large, politically vibrant social and cultural experiment. The first people to become Babkhan citizens are notable, the very first was named Raqshid Hamdollayi, who would later change his name to [[Fath Ali Nouradin]] and be etched in Babkhan folklore with tales from his exploits in the Treesian war. Another significant Babkhan to join early on was the very first online citizen to be approved, a Finnish man with a self confessed love of the middle east adopted the name [[Tahmaseb Farshbaf]] and was soon appointed Vizier of Foreign Affairs, a post he would hold for close to two years.

Babkha grew in fame and notoriety, as its distinct culture started to evolve, and soon, within a month, on September 13th, the enigmatic Shah acquired a territory to the new Babkhan Empire. A deal was struck with [[Thomas Mountian]], and [[Bathland]] was acquired as an "Autonomous Babkhan Territory". Babkha would go on to be one of the earliest micronations to join a new and dynamic organisation that had sprung up in the vacuum left by a nearly defunct [[League of Secessionist States|LoSS]]. The [[League of Micronations]] was founded and would in the future become a fierce battle ground between Babkha and her adversaries, most notably the [[Attera|Rasinate of Qattera Macussia]].

===Political development===
Initially founded as a Despotism, the Shah soon granted the growing citizenry of Babkha a [[Majlis of Babkha|parliament]] and permitted the formation of Political Parties. The Parliament was named the "Majlis i Satrapan", and was initially a direct democracy. The founding parties were the [[Babkhan Liberal Centre Party]], the [[Socialist Taj Party]] and the [[Conservative Party (Babkha)|Conservative Party]].

The political and legal landscape of Babkha would soon be changed dramatically however. A Czech judge named [[George Nantell]] became a Babkhan citizen and immediately drafted a constitution granting the Majlis equal power to the Shah and was appointed Minister of Justice to oversee the construction of a Judicial Branch of government. Within a month, a new constitution was passed through the Majlis and the position of [[Prime Minister of Babkha|Grand Vizier]] (Prime Minister) was created, initially, the Shah had the right to appoint the Grand Vizier, and it was Tahmaseb Farshbaf who was chosen for the Job. The new constitution had also created a Judiciary, with a [[Constitutional Tribunal (Babkha)|Constitutional Tribunal]], a [[Magistrates Court (Babkha)|Magistrates Court]] and a [[Supreme Court of Babkha|Supreme Court]], Nantell was appointed Chief Justice and President of the Constitutional Tribunal.

The Political life of Babkha was taking shape at this point too, the BLCP grew to become a strong party, while the Socialist Taj was abandoned. At this time, a host of new citizens had arrived and a new political ideology had sprung up from the new citizens. The [[Rastakhiz Movement|Rastakhiz movement]], a political party, founded by and led by [[Ramin Qajar]] aimed for a Babkhan renaissance, and quickly established itself as a right wing nationalist party. One of the most devout followers of Qajar and the Rastakhiz movement, was a fresh military man named [[Ardashir Khan|Ataxerxes]].

At the same time, another ideology had found a home in Babkha, the Socialist movement brought in by former [[Reunion]] citizen [[Juan Pablo Var]] and El Doessen (who later adopted the Babkhan name of [[Mirza Malkom Khan]]) quickly gained ground in Babkha and Var was appointed Grand Vizier. The [[Socialist People's Party (Babkha)|Socialist Peoples Party]] was quickly founded and in a move that led to mass sectarian violence, the SPP aligned itself with an aggressive international Communist movement, the Peoples Revolutionary Party. Babkha was rocked by riots between Rastakhizis and the SPP, with tensions climaxing with the PRP's decision to base itself in [[Kamalshahr]], Babkha. Right wing pressure eventually forced the SPP to cut its ties with the PRP and caused the SPP itself to splinter, with Fath Ali Nouradin defecting and forming his own Islamic Front of Babkha Party, which would later be renamed to the [[Azadegan Party]].

The Shah, forced to act to calm a volatile situation dissolved the Majlis and discharged the government. Fresh elections were called, and the Rastakhiz, now led by Ardashir Khan were tipped to take an easy victory. The Liberal Centre Party, quiet throughout the Socialist/Nationalist troubles had rebuilt itself unbeknownst to its rivals and had elected another new citizen as its leader. [[Pascale Dufoix]], the first Babkhan woman to hold such a high position took the leadership and began campaigning immediately. In what is regarded as the most incredible election ever held in Babkha, the Majlis was split even down the middle with the BLCP surprisingly receiving the most votes and taking 2 seats in the Majlis, and the Rastakhiz taking 2 seats, with the IFB taking the fifth. The Socialist Peoples Party, demoralised and discredited by consistent Rastakhiz pressure disintegrated and failed to gain a single seat.

===Babkha after Babak===
A period of great peace and harmony existed in Babkha, with the BLCP and Rastakhiz in coalition government under the leadership of the first female Grand Vizier of Babkha, Pascale Dufoix, Babkha's political system was riding on its crest.

However, surprisingly and to the shock, sadness and surprise of the micronational community, Babkha's founder and much loved Shah abdicated the throne. Citing real life duties the Shah made a rare sacrifice and allowed the Kingdom to live on, hand picking his closest advisor and Military Chief, Ardashir Khan (Ataxerxes) to be his successor. The transition of power, rarely seen in micronationalism was one of the smoothest and celebrated events in Babkhan history. The end of one great dynasty gave way to the beginning of another. The Kapav Era had ended and in its place Ardashir was crowned as the first Shah of the Osmani dynasty. On January 2003, Babkha saw another succession of the throne whereby the Shah of the Osmani - a curious mix of writer, politician and soldier - who secretly had only intended to rule for the length of time needed to secure the continuation of the Kingdom, abdicated to be replaced by another hand picked successor, former Grand Vizier Tahmaseb Farshbaf, who started the Abakhtari line of the Radiant Throne.

===Continued development===
Once again the face of Babkha changed, new citizens poured in as old ones left, and new political powers emerged. The Azadegan Party, traditionally on the fringe of politics somehow came to the forefront of the political establishment with its leader, [[Umra Khan]] a new citizen and fierce advocate of Islamic Socialism took the helm. Within months, elections were held and contested by the BLCP and Azadegan, the Islamists gained their highest number of seats ever, taking two while the Liberals took charge of government. Surprisingly the Azadegan eventually faded from the limelight and by the next elections, a new political power came into being; the [[Behsaz Party|Behsaz]] or Renaissance Party. The Behsaz Party was the the largest party in Babkha and held the majority of the seats in the Majlis i-Mellat.

However, with the relaxation of rules on dual-citizenship, the Babkhan Left began a new resurgence under the former PRP activist [[Kuralyov]] and Hanoverian citizen [[Kevin Hood]] [Abbas Madani] who between them founded the [[Qermez Party]], a secular replacement for the Islamist Azadegan, and gained a large following in a short space of time. Meanwhile a conservative mood had overtaken the Behsaz Party, which looked upon the successes of the first Behsaz administration as the pinnacle of the Babkhan achievement. Not everyone in Babkha shared this view. Indeed the Qermez railed against what it viewed as a lethargic and reactionary administration. Matters came to a head with the revival of the Babkhan Liberal Centre Party under [[Rakesh Ackbar]], who decided to end cooperation with the Grand Vizierate of Ardashir Khan Osmani and moved the BLCP to a centre left platform. When the Shahanshah called elections in August 2003 the BLCP and Qermez quickly resolved to form a coalition to attempt to force the Behsazis out of government. The election was one of the hardest fought in Babkhan history, with both sides making inflammatory speeches and intense use of propaganda. In the end, in spite of the overall vote being too close to call, the Behsaz gained four of the five seats on the Majlis-i-Mellat. Magnanimously, Ardashir Khan Osmani offered government positions to his defeated rivals who for the most part accepted.

===Babkha in the Grand Commonwealth===
In January 2004, Ardashir opted to resign his commission leading to a short lived administration headed by [[Hesam Jahandar]]. In the mean time, the alliance between Qermez and BLCP lead to a merger platform named the [[Rastakhiz Party (Babkha)|Rastakhiz Party]]. Hesam's successor Rakesh Ackbar formed a successful minority administration that lasted from March 2004 to Decmber 2005, when Rakesh was replaced after a short period of absence by [[Darius Rugahi]], who basically continued the administration until the February 2005 elections. Influx of a few more conservative minded citizens and stagnation in the Rastakhiz Party led to an overwhelming victory for the Behsaz and a government under [[Ric Lyon|Rashid Arsalani]] was formed. During his administration the [[Grand Commonwealth]] came to life, a cooperation, yet not a complete merger between the micronations of [[Treesia]], [[Aerlig]], Babkha, [[Lemuria]] and [[Alteria]]. From now on the foreign affairs and military policies would be handled on the level of the Commonwealth, everything else on national level. Rashid tried to launch a set of badly needed reforms in Babkha, but due to absence of people in key positions (mainly in the Majlis) and due to bureaucracy, the reforms never took off.

With the formation of the Grand Commonwealth, Tahmaseb Shah was appointed as Shahan-Ri of the Grand Commonwealth. He decided it wouldn't be right to hold both the position of Shah in Babkha and that of Shahan-Ri in the Commonwealth, so he handed the position of Shah of Babkha back to Ardashir Khan. Ardashir later abdicated again, on 28 June 2007, in favor of Rashid Arsalani, who would reign over a dynamic rebirth of Babkha.

===Babkha after the Grand Commonwealth===
Following the return of past citizens, and the heightened interest of new citizens, the Kingdom of Babkha seceded from the Grand Commonwealth on 31 July 2007, following a vote in which nine of eleven citizens supported secession. Unlike the [[United Baronies of Aerlig and Treesia]], which had seceded from the Commonwealth two days prior, Babkha did not seek the approval of the Commonwealth's Majlis-i-Dharma for its secession. Instead, the Kingdom legitimized its declaration of independence on the basis that the Grand Commonwealth Charter was a nationally-ratified law, and could thus be repealed at that level without having to go through the Commonwealth's internal mechanisms for secession.

For much of the remainder of the reign of Rashid Shah, Hesam Jahandar once again served as head of government and Babkha was the preeminent superpower of Micras. Babkha looked to new avenues of development at this time, too. It was during this period that Vizier of National Development [[Tregh Tomsohnd|Kufukhaf Iskander Khan]], who had initially joined Babkha back in August 2002, began work on the Babkhi language project, which eventually earned him a FNORD award. Also during this time, Grand Vizier Jahandar made the enterpising step of proposing a 3D chat; while the idea didn't really pan out in Babkha, its was mention to King [[Alexander of Hanover]] provided the inspiration for [[Hanover]]'s foray onto Second Life in [[New Bergen]]. The Hanoverians never gave Jahandar credit for the inspiration.

===Recent history===
Rashid Shah abdicated on 28 June 2008, giving the throne to Hesam Jahandar. The reign of Hesam Shah saw further development of cultural projects such as the Babkhi language. However, this period was also marked by increased apathy in Babkha as toward micronationalism. Babkha began planning a change in direction, away from being a micronation and towards being a community. As part of these changes, the Kingdom gave parts of the norther provinces of [[Alkhiva]] and [[Báatharz]] to [[Ashkenatza]] as a gift. Following Babkha's participation in the [[Amokolian War]] against [[Ocia]], Babkha ceased to participate in the micronational community.

On 19 October 2009, Hesam Shah requested Babkha's removal from Micras. Five days later, he was replaced as Shah by [[Benkern|Cyrus Namvari Shahanshah]], who would lead the new Villainous Order of Babkhan Blackfriars. However, several things became clear during this era in Babkhan history. The VOBB gradually began to stagnate, as some established citizens, such as Kufukhaf Iskander Khan for an example, were less interested in such a community than a micronation. Without a purpose for existing, the title of Shah became more or less superfluous. Finally, the combination of the inactivity of the Shah, the appearance of slight instability in intermicronational relations and the renewal of several Babkhans' interest in micronationalism led to the re-emergence of the Babkhan micronation, now called the Imperial State of Babkha, on 4 August 2010. In the absence of the Shah, Kufukhaf Iskander Khan (who was renamed Truvus Roshnâm Slôbôvi on August 16) was declared Imperial Padishah Regent and Grand Vizier of Babkha and set out to form a government. The effectiveness of the Regency and the Government, however, has been somewhat hampered by a desire to respect the authority of the absentee Shah.

==Government and politics==

==Foreign relations and military==

==Culture==

==Economy==

==See also==
* [[Eura]]

==External links==
* [http://www.babkha.com/ Website]
* [http://babkha.com/forum/index.php Forums]

[[Category: Nations]]
[[Category:Babkha|*]]

Babkha

2010-08-19T18:03:28Z

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'''Babkha''' (Farsi: '''بابخا''' ''Babkhâ''), officially the '''Imperial State of Babkha''' (Farsi: '''دولت شاهنشاهی بابخا''' ''Dowlat-e Shâhanshâhi-ye Babkhâ'') is a nation occupying most of [[Eura]]. It is bordered by [[Ashkenatza|Ashkenatzi]] [[Mahoz HaSephardim]] to the northwest, north and east, [[Antica|Antican]] [[Eranistan]] to the north and northeast, an unnamed [[Alexandria|Alexandrian]] colony to the southeast, the [[Stormark|Stormarkian]] [[High Queen Asa Isles]] and [[Land of Stormark's Rose]] to the south, and [[Natopia|Natopian]] [[South Mehlville]] to the southwest.

Babkha is among the oldest nations in the sector, having been founded in the Autumn of 2000. It has spent the majority of its long history as a major power in the sector; even at its weakest times the wise knew not to underestimate Babkha, and the naive learned quickly. Babkha's also had a long history of being a melting pot for the community - many prominent micronationalists had their first micronational citizenship in Babkha and went on to hold others, and Babkha has had an unspoken tradition of having given many other talented micronationalists their first dual citizenship.

== History ==
Babkha was founded on October 12 2000, as the Kingdom of Babkha. In the beginning it merely had a simple website and a humble declaration of micronationhood, as well as its founder's hope to turn his boyhood dream into reality. Titled Shah Babak XXVI, The young [[Shah of Babkha|Shah]], would later drop his Europeanised title in favor of the Persian title of [[Babak Kapav Mehr]], "Babak, Light of Kapav". Kapav was the old name of the Province of Kapitalia, where mythically, Babak The Great ruled and went on to conquer the other Babkhan kingdoms to unite and found a single Babkhan nation.

Babkha had very humble beginnings, a small, simple website to announce its existence and a document, its first constitution that outlined the Shah's ambition to create a large, politically vibrant social and cultural experiment. The first people to become Babkhan citizens are notable, the very first was named Raqshid Hamdollayi, who would later change his name to [[Fath Ali Nouradin]] and be etched in Babkhan folklore with tales from his exploits in the Treesian war. Another significant Babkhan to join early on was the very first online citizen to be approved, a Finnish man with a self confessed love of the middle east adopted the name [[Tahmaseb Farshbaf]] and was soon appointed Vizier of Foreign Affairs, a post he would hold for close to two years.

Babkha grew in fame and notoriety, as its distinct culture started to evolve, and soon, within a month, on September 13th, the enigmatic Shah acquired a territory to the new Babkhan Empire. A deal was struck with [[Thomas Mountian]], and [[Bathland]] was acquired as an "Autonomous Babkhan Territory". Babkha would go on to be one of the earliest micronations to join a new and dynamic organisation that had sprung up in the vacuum left by a nearly defunct [[League of Secessionist States|LoSS]]. The [[League of Micronations]] was founded and would in the future become a fierce battle ground between Babkha and her adversaries, most notably the [[Attera|Rasinate of Qattera Macussia]].

Initially founded as a Despotism, the Shah soon granted the growing citizenry of Babkha a [[Majlis of Babkha|parliament]] and permitted the formation of Political Parties. The Parliament was named the "Majlis i Satrapan", and was initially a direct democracy. The founding parties were the [[Babkhan Liberal Centre Party]], the [[Socialist Taj Party]] and the [[Conservative Party (Babkha)|Conservative Party]].

The political and legal landscape of Babkha would soon be changed dramatically however. A Czech judge named [[George Nantell]] became a Babkhan citizen and immediately drafted a constitution granting the Majlis equal power to the Shah and was appointed Minister of Justice to oversee the construction of a Judicial Branch of government. Within a month, a new constitution was passed through the Majlis and the position of [[Prime Minister of Babkha|Grand Vizier]] (Prime Minister) was created, initially, the Shah had the right to appoint the Grand Vizier, and it was Tahmaseb Farshbaf who was chosen for the Job. The new constitution had also created a Judiciary, with a [[Constitutional Tribunal (Babkha)|Constitutional Tribunal]], a [[Magistrates Court (Babkha)|Magistrates Court]] and a [[Supreme Court of Babkha|Supreme Court]], Nantell was appointed Chief Justice and President of the Constitutional Tribunal.

The Political life of Babkha was taking shape at this point too, the BLCP grew to become a strong party, while the Socialist Taj was abandoned. At this time, a host of new citizens had arrived and a new political ideology had sprung up from the new citizens. The [[Rastakhiz Movement|Rastakhiz movement]], a political party, founded by and led by [[Ramin Qajar]] aimed for a Babkhan renaissance, and quickly established itself as a right wing nationalist party. One of the most devout followers of Qajar and the Rastakhiz movement, was a fresh military man named [[Ardashir Khan|Ataxerxes]].

At the same time, another ideology had found a home in Babkha, the Socialist movement brought in by former [[Reunion]] citizen [[Juan Pablo Var]] and El Doessen (who later adopted the Babkhan name of [[Mirza Malkom Khan]]) quickly gained ground in Babkha and Var was appointed Grand Vizier. The [[Socialist People's Party (Babkha)|Socialist Peoples Party]] was quickly founded and in a move that led to mass sectarian violence, the SPP aligned itself with an aggressive international Communist movement, the Peoples Revolutionary Party. Babkha was rocked by riots between Rastakhizis and the SPP, with tensions climaxing with the PRP's decision to base itself in [[Kamalshahr]], Babkha. Right wing pressure eventually forced the SPP to cut its ties with the PRP and caused the SPP itself to splinter, with Fath Ali Nouradin defecting and forming his own Islamic Front of Babkha Party, which would later be renamed to the [[Azadegan Party]].

The Shah, forced to act to calm a volatile situation dissolved the Majlis and discharged the government. Fresh elections were called, and the Rastakhiz, now led by Ardashir Khan were tipped to take an easy victory. The Liberal Centre Party, quiet throughout the Socialist/Nationalist troubles had rebuilt itself unbeknownst to its rivals and had elected another new citizen as its leader. [[Pascale Dufoix]], the first Babkhan woman to hold such a high position took the leadership and began campaigning immediately. In what is regarded as the most incredible election ever held in Babkha, the Majlis was split even down the middle with the BLCP surprisingly receiving the most votes and taking 2 seats in the Majlis, and the Rastakhiz taking 2 seats, with the IFB taking the fifth. The Socialist Peoples Party, demoralised and discredited by consistent Rastakhiz pressure disintegrated and failed to gain a single seat.

A period of great peace and harmony existed in Babkha, with the BLCP and Rastakhiz in coalition government under the leadership of the first female Grand Vizier of Babkha, Pascale Dufoix, Babkha's political system was riding on its crest.

However, surprisingly and to the shock, sadness and surprise of the micronational community, Babkha's founder and much loved Shah abdicated the throne. Citing real life duties the Shah made a rare sacrifice and allowed the Kingdom to live on, hand picking his closest advisor and Military Chief, Ardashir Khan (Ataxerxes) to be his successor. The transition of power, rarely seen in micronationalism was one of the smoothest and celebrated events in Babkhan history. The end of one great dynasty gave way to the beginning of another. The Kapav Era had ended and in its place Ardashir was crowned as the first Shah of the Osmani dynasty. On January 2003, Babkha saw another succession of the throne whereby the Shah of the Osmani - a curious mix of writer, politician and soldier - who secretly had only intended to rule for the length of time needed to secure the continuation of the Kingdom, abdicated to be replaced by another hand picked successor, former Grand Vizier Tahmaseb Farshbaf, who started the Abakhtari line of the Radiant Throne.

Once again the face of Babkha changed, new citizens poured in as old ones left, and new political powers emerged. The Azadegan Party, traditionally on the fringe of politics somehow came to the forefront of the political establishment with its leader, [[Umra Khan]] a new citizen and fierce advocate of Islamic Socialism took the helm. Within months, elections were held and contested by the BLCP and Azadegan, the Islamists gained their highest number of seats ever, taking two while the Liberals took charge of government. Surprisingly the Azadegan eventually faded from the limelight and by the next elections, a new political power came into being; the [[Behsaz Party|Behsaz]] or Renaissance Party. The Behsaz Party was the the largest party in Babkha and held the majority of the seats in the Majlis i-Mellat.

However, with the relaxation of rules on dual-citizenship, the Babkhan Left began a new resurgence under the former PRP activist [[Kuralyov]] and Hanoverian citizen [[Kevin Hood]] [Abbas Madani] who between them founded the [[Qermez Party]], a secular replacement for the Islamist Azadegan, and gained a large following in a short space of time. Meanwhile a conservative mood had overtaken the Behsaz Party, which looked upon the successes of the first Behsaz administration as the pinnacle of the Babkhan achievement. Not everyone in Babkha shared this view. Indeed the Qermez railed against what it viewed as a lethargic and reactionary administration. Matters came to a head with the revival of the Babkhan Liberal Centre Party under [[Rakesh Ackbar]], who decided to end cooperation with the Grand Vizierate of Ardashir Khan Osmani and moved the BLCP to a centre left platform. When the Shahanshah called elections in August 2003 the BLCP and Qermez quickly resolved to form a coalition to attempt to force the Behsazis out of government. The election was one of the hardest fought in Babkhan history, with both sides making inflammatory speeches and intense use of propaganda. In the end, in spite of the overall vote being too close to call, the Behsaz gained four of the five seats on the Majlis-i-Mellat. Magnanimously, Ardashir Khan Osmani offered government positions to his defeated rivals who for the most part accepted.

In January 2004, Ardashir opted to resign his commission leading to a short lived administration headed by [[Hesam Jahandar]]. In the mean time, the alliance between Qermez and BLCP lead to a merger platform named the [[Rastakhiz Party (Babkha)|Rastakhiz Party]]. Hesam's successor Rakesh Ackbar formed a successful minority administration that lasted from March 2004 to Decmber 2005, when Rakesh was replaced after a short period of absence by [[Darius Rugahi]], who basically continued the administration until the February 2005 elections. Influx of a few more conservative minded citizens and stagnation in the Rastakhiz Party led to an overwhelming victory for the Behsaz and a government under [[Ric Lyon|Rashid Arsalani]] was formed. During his administration the [[Grand Commonwealth]] came to life, a cooperation, yet not a complete merger between the micronations of [[Treesia]], [[Aerlig]], Babkha, [[Lemuria]] and [[Alteria]]. From now on the foreign affairs and military policies would be handled on the level of the Commonwealth, everything else on national level. Rashid tried to launch a set of badly needed reforms in Babkha, but due to absence of people in key positions (mainly in the Majlis) and due to bureaucracy, the reforms never took off.

With the formation of the Grand Commonwealth, Tahmaseb Shah was appointed as Shahan-Ri of the Grand Commonwealth. He decided it wouldn't be right to hold both the position of Shah in Babkha and that of Shahan-Ri in the Commonwealth, so he handed the position of Shah of Babkha back to Ardashir Khan. Ardashir later abdicated again, on 28 June 2007, in favor of Rashid Arsalani, who would reign over a dynamic rebirth of Babkha.

Following the return of past citizens, and the heightened interest of new citizens, the Kingdom of Babkha seceded from the Grand Commonwealth on 31 July 2007, following a vote in which nine of eleven citizens supported secession. Unlike the [[United Baronies of Aerlig and Treesia]], which had seceded from the Commonwealth two days prior, Babkha did not seek the approval of the Commonwealth's Majlis-i-Dharma for its secession. Instead, the Kingdom legitimized its declaration of independence on the basis that the Grand Commonwealth Charter was a nationally-ratified law, and could thus be repealed at that level without having to go through the Commonwealth's internal mechanisms for secession.

For much of the remainder of the reign of Rashid Shah, Hesam Jahandar once again served as head of government and Babkha was the preeminent superpower of Micras. Babkha looked to new avenues of development at this time, too. It was during this period that Vizier of National Development [[Tregh Tomsohnd|Kufukhaf Iskander Khan]], who had initially joined Babkha back in August 2002, began work on the Babkhi language project, which eventually earned him a FNORD award. Also during this time, Grand Vizier Jahandar made the enterpising step of proposing a 3D chat; while the idea didn't really pan out in Babkha, its was mention to King [[Alexander of Hanover]] provided the inspiration for [[Hanover]]'s foray onto Second Life in [[New Bergen]]. The Hanoverians never gave Jahandar credit for the inspiration.

Rashid Shah abdicated on 28 June 2008, giving the throne to Hesam Jahandar. The reign of Hesam Shah saw further development of cultural projects such as the Babkhi language. However, this period was also marked by increased apathy in Babkha as toward micronationalism. Babkha began planning a change in direction, away from being a micronation and towards being a community. As part of these changes, the Kingdom gave parts of the norther provinces of [[Alkhiva]] and [[Báatharz]] to [[Ashkenatza]] as a gift. Following Babkha's participation in the [[Amokolian War]] against [[Ocia]], Babkha ceased to participate in the micronational community.

On 19 October 2009, Hesam Shah requested Babkha's removal from Micras. Five days later, he was replaced as Shah by [[Benkern|Cyrus Namvari Shahanshah]], who would lead the new Villainous Order of Babkhan Blackfriars. However, several things became clear during this era in Babkhan history. The VOBB gradually began to stagnate, as some established citizens, such as Kufukhaf Iskander Khan for an example, were less interested in such a community than a micronation. Without a purpose for existing, the title of Shah became more or less superfluous. Finally, the combination of the inactivity of the Shah, the appearance of slight instability in intermicronational relations and the renewal of several Babkhans' interest in micronationalism led to the re-emergence of the Babkhan micronation, now called the Imperial State of Babkha, on 4 August 2010. In the absence of the Shah, Kufukhaf Iskander Khan (who was renamed Truvus Roshnâm Slôbôvi on August 16) was declared Imperial Padishah Regent and Grand Vizier of Babkha and set out to form a government. The effectiveness of the Regency and the Government, however, has been somewhat hampered by a desire to respect the authority of the absentee Shah.

==Government and politics==

==Foreign relations and military==

==Culture==

==Economy==

==See also==
* [[Eura]]

==External links==
* [http://www.babkha.com/ Website]
* [http://babkha.com/forum/index.php Forums]

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The new coat of arms of the [[Babkha|Imperial State of Babkha]].

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