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The Mahamite Empire
The Mahamite Empire
The Mahamites were the last Christian Dabiristani state before the arrival of Islam in the region. The Mahamite Empire’s name was based around the name of the city of “Maham''.
The Mahamite’s were formed following Iimbutria Mahrani's reunification of parts of Southern Dabiristan. He reportedly declared that Christianity would be spread again to the polytheists in Northern Dabiristan, which had dismantled the Afdidid Empire year prior after a period of revolts. The Mahamite Empire lasted a total of 5 centuries (504) years and reunified the Dabiristani tribes under the religion of Christianity at its highest extent.
The Mahamite Empire was proclaimed by Iimbraturia Mahrani I of the House of A'dar. A successful rebellion in the city of Maham allowed Iimbraturia Mahrani I to conquer surrounding regions. He named the Empire after the city it was based around, the city of Maham.
The Mahamite Empire lasted a total of 5 centuries (504 years). The Mahamites would be ruled by 3 different Royal House's throughout it's history. In these 5 centuries, there were 35 Iimbraturia's that ruled over the Mahamites.
Formation of the Mahamite Empire
Mahrani I, a man who was a part of the A'dar Noble Family, had been angered by the increased taxations implemented on people living in Maham. This led to him organising an army of disgruntled veterans over the course of a few months. This army would go on to seize control of the city. Mahrani I would lower the taxes again and implemented army reforms allowing him to organise a much larger army. He would lead this army with the help of 3 other trusted generals of his, eventually taking over the majority of the region around Maham. He would crown himself "Iimbraturia" (Emperor) in 128 AD, declaring himself the successor of the Afdidid Empire and also proclaiming the formation of the Mahamite Empire.
The Mahamite Empire would become one of the only centralised civilisations in the Dabiristani region (the other being the Ghafrids). Mahrani I managed to cement his control over the empire after having his brothers executed following a failed assassination attempt on Mahrani I. Mahrani’s mother, Amaneth, was an influential tribal leader of the Zanadid Tribe located on the southern shores of what was then called the Hadil Lake (now called Humza Lake). Mahrani I would inherit this land upon her death in 132 AD. His mother had been non-Christian and speculated to have followed one of the Dabiristani Pagan religions (though it is unclear which one). Thus, when Mahrani I inherited the land, a large revolt of Dabiristani Pagans took place. This revolt would last an entire year before finally being ended following the defeat of the Pagans at the Battle of Debad. This territory would pave the way for future expeditions into Northern Dabiristan.
Following Mahrani I’s death in 134 AD, Abu-Madanis, first child of Mahrani, was crowned Emperor. His succession was marked by a series of internal conflicts against his other 4 brothers. This period is known as the “First Mahamite Succession Troubles”. Abu-Madanis would finally secure his control after 6 years of internal war, resulting in the majority of his reign being fought just to secure his throne. The remaining 4 years of his reign were relatively quiet.
Abu-Madanis would pass away in his sleep in 144 AD. His only son, Mahrani II, was crowned as emperor. Mahrani II’s reign was much more prosperous and saw the Northern Territories and core Mahamite territory finally connect following the conquests of various tribes in Central Dabiristan. Mahrani II would be married to the daughter of Hur’d, the leader of the Hanadi Tribe located on the Eastern coasts of Dabiristan. Mahrani II would have only 1 child from this marriage before separating. Mahrani II would remarry in 148 AD to a lesser noble. It is not 100% known if any children were had during this marriage, however, evidence strongly suggests that they did in fact not have any children. Mahrani II would pass away in his sleep.
Bazarna’i, the only confirmed child of Mahrani II, would take the throne in 160 AD. His reign would mark the end of the early conquests of the Mahamite Empire. His reign would begin with the conquests of the Western Dabiristani coasts in 161 AD. Bazarna'i would then launch a 6 year campaign towards the central Dabiristani regions. A series of wars against the local rulers would result in the Mahamites cementing their control in the South-Western portions of the Dabiristani region. Bazarna'i would pass away in 167 AD.
Following the death of Bazarna'i, the Mahamite Empire stagnated. Attempts to subjugate northern and Western Dabiristani regions failed as they would merge their armies whenever the Mahamites came to invade. This coupled with the beginning of Savar raids along the southern border lead to the economy of the Mahamite's being severely damaged. Attempts to bring the Mahamite Empire out of this stagnation would only become fruitful almost 30 years later. King Fardra I "The Diplomat" of the Ghafrid Kingdom would invite Iimbraturia Maha'ad II to Ghafria. It is at this meeting that King Fardra I declares allegiance to the Mahamite Empire. As the Ghafrids were the only other Christian nation in the Dabiristani region, this development allowed for the Mahamite's to come out of stagnation. The Ghafrid army was able to combat Savar raids allowing the Mahamite's to focus on the Northern regions.