سرزمين و مردم جانكي

Janaki and its people

Janaki encompases a vast part of southwest region of Iran which has played an important role in political social, economical and cultural changes of history. In this article not only geography of controversial land is studied but also race origin of resident natives of this region is discussed and we also had dealt with its history and past in pre-islamic and post-islamic periods and its cultural and tribal connection with Khozestan, Chahar - mahal-e-Bakhtiari and Boyer- Ahmad provinces. Because of its geographical status and having special and potential capabilities in terms of political and economical aspects, existence of "Mangasht" mountains, strategical and military aspects, having fertile land, existence of lash and permanent rivers, and its frontiers with mentioned provinces ; Janaki had always been important. Parsomash land has been located in west of Janaki region which in Pars trible was living. In later periods Janaki land is cited by historical resources refering to rulership era of Great Attabakan-e- Lor (during 6th and 7th centuries) specially political and social movements of Safavid periods ( after 10th centuary ) and also in Qajar period ( contemporary period of Iran ) in which Bakhtiari Chahar - langs (Chahar lengaye Bakhtiari ) could govern this land and established a local governament.