Ardalan

Ardalan or (Erdelan) (1169-1867) was the name of a semi-independent state in north-western Iran which ruled an area encompassing present day Iranian province of Kurdistan from medieval period up to mid 19th century. Ardalan is also the name of the ruling family of that state. Their capital was in the city of Sinne (or Sanandaj or Senna). Ardalan state was mainly composed of the Kurdish tribe of Bani Ardalan of present day north-western Iran, now dispersed in and around the city of Sinne. The ruling family of this tribe claimed descent from Saladin.