GhaedHeidarGenavehei and His Role in the Economic and Social Developments of Northern Regions of the Persian Gulf in Zandiyeh Era

Following the collapse of the Safavid dynasty, Iran experienced a new historical phase. One of the significant features of this era, was the immigration, residence and dominance of different tribal groups toward the northern side of the Persian Gulf. After Nader Shah came to power, he gave special attention to the Persian Gulf, established the Navy and used the capacity and seamanship of some of these immigrant tribes. The fusion of these tribes and Iranians, gave them a unique status as the Naderi soldiery. The founder of Zandiyeh dynasty, Karim Khan Zand, notably profited from these local powers to set up his dominance all over the country and stabilized his court in Shiraz. In this research, the role of one of the important leaders named GhaedHeidar, as one of the allies of Zandiyeh government, has been carefully studied. This research has studied GhaedHeidar’s relationships with Zandieyeh government, foreign companies and also his two southern neighbors, Al-Zaab in Bandar Rig and Al-Mazkoor in Bushehr. The purpose of the present study is to determine how Haider's relationship with Karim Khan, EIC and VOC companies and other local governors was. Moreover, what led to tense relations between them will be investigated. This historical research is descriptive-analytical and relies on documentary and library sources.