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Kerman

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Kerman , city (1991 pop. 311,643), capital of Kerman prov., E central Iran. It is noted for making and exporting carpets. Cotton textiles and goats-wool shawls are also manufactured. Kerman was under the Seljuk Turks in the 11th and 12th cent., but remained virtually independent, conquering Oman and Fars. Marco Polo visited (late 13th cent.) and described the city. Kerman changed hands many times in ensuing years, prospering under the Safavid dynasty (16th cent.) and suffering under the Afghans (17th cent.). In 1794 its greatest disaster occurred: Aga Muhammad Khan, shah of Persia, ravaged the... Read more
Kerman Kelstach
Kerman Kelstach. Anglicization of Cromm Cruaich. Read more
Kerman, Joseph (Wilfred)
Kerman, Joseph (Wilfred) ( b London, 1924). Amer. scholar and critic. Prof. of mus., Univ. of Calif. 1974–88, having previously... Read more

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Free Article IRAN: KERMAN STUDENTS ARRESTED.(Shahid Bahonar University students protest poor security for religious activist)(Brief Article)
Free Article Orders issued under Bank Merger Act. (Legal Developments).(Westamerica Bank to merge with Kerman State Bank)
Free Article IRAN: VOLKWAGEN IN NEW DEAL TO PRODUCE CARS IN IRAN.(Kerman Automotive Industries)(Brief Article)

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