Christian Power & Influence in Kurdistan

Political Standing from 29 CE to 1258 CE

Peak influence periods
Conquest / disruption

Key Turning Points

638 CE - Islamic Conquest
Jizya agreements preserve churches. Influence dips then recovers.
981 CE - Marwanid Rise
Kurdish dynasty opens government to Christians. Century of dominance begins.
1190 CE - Erbil Emirate
Christians so powerful that Muslim poets complain. Refuge during Mongol threat.

Influence levels are interpretive estimates based on source descriptions • Click peak stars for details