An Example of Nationalist Historiography in Modern İran: Do Qarn Sokut

Ayşe Sosar

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An Example of Nationalist Historiography in Modern İran: Do Qarn Sokut

Authors:

Ayşe Sosar

Publisher:

Istanbul University

Main Topics:

Dilbilim (Diğer)

Journal:

Şarkiyat Mecmuası Issue 45, pp.67-94

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001331161

pISSN:

1307-5020

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 Do Qarn Sokut Two Centuries of Silence is a work by Abdolhossein Zarrinkoub, a prominent figure in the intellectual life of 20th-century Iran, known for his roles as a literary figure and historian. It was written in 13301952 and encompasses events that occurred during the first two centuries of Islam, from the fall of the Sassanian Empire to the establishment of the Tahirids 205821, the first independent state formed on Iranian soil after the advent of Islam. Zarrinkoubs book provides a narrative of these events and the state of Iran during that period. Since its publication, the book has received considerable attention and has become a focus of intense scrutiny. It is one of the most discussed and debated works in Iranian history. Do Qarn Sokut represents a significant example of the Pahlavi eras historical writing project and official historiography, embodying a secular nationalist image of Iranian history that elevates and sanctifies everything related to pre-Islamic Iran while denigrating aspects of the Islamic era. In this context, it is considered an essential contribution to the Iranian historical discourse. Within this study, emphasis is placed on the examination of the historical narrative presented in the book, not through a straightforward discussion of its alignment with historical realities and truths, nor through an evaluation of rejection or affirmation. This study delves into the purpose ideological, political, and societal behind the narrative in the book and how it has been shaped.

 Do Qarn Sokut Two Centuries of Silence is a work by Abdolhossein Zarrinkoub, a prominent figure in the intellectual life of 20th-century Iran, known for his roles as a literary figure and historian. It was written in 13301952 and encompasses events that occurred during the first two centuries of Islam, from the fall of the Sassanian Empire to the establishment of the Tahirids 205821, the first independent state formed on Iranian soil after the advent of Islam. Zarrinkoubs book provides a narrative of these events and the state of Iran during that period. Since its publication, the book has received considerable attention and has become a focus of intense scrutiny. It is one of the most discussed and debated works in Iranian history. Do Qarn Sokut represents a significant example of the Pahlavi eras historical writing project and official historiography, embodying a secular nationalist image of Iranian history that elevates and sanctifies everything related to pre-Islamic Iran while denigrating aspects of the Islamic era. In this context, it is considered an essential contribution to the Iranian historical discourse. Within this study, emphasis is placed on the examination of the historical narrative presented in the book, not through a straightforward discussion of its alignment with historical realities and truths, nor through an evaluation of rejection or affirmation. This study delves into the purpose ideological, political, and societal behind the narrative in the book and how it has been shaped.

 Do Qarn Sokut Two Centuries of Silence is a work by Abdolhossein Zarrinkoub, a prominent figure in the intellectual life of 20th-century Iran, known for his roles as a literary figure and historian. It was written in 13301952 and encompasses events that occurred during the first two centuries of Islam, from the fall of the Sassanian Empire to the establishment of the Tahirids 205821, the first independent state formed on Iranian soil after the advent of Islam. Zarrinkoubs book provides a narrative of these events and the state of Iran during that period. Since its publication, the book has received considerable attention and has become a focus of intense scrutiny. It is one of the most discussed and debated works in Iranian history. Do Qarn Sokut represents a significant example of the Pahlavi eras historical writing project and official historiography, embodying a secular nationalist image of Iranian history that elevates and sanctifies everything related to pre-Islamic Iran while denigrating aspects of the Islamic era. In this context, it is considered an essential contribution to the Iranian historical discourse. Within this study, emphasis is placed on the examination of the historical narrative presented in the book, not through a straightforward discussion of its alignment with historical realities and truths, nor through an evaluation of rejection or affirmation. This study delves into the purpose ideological, political, and societal behind the narrative in the book and how it has been shaped.

 Do Karn Sükût İki Yüzyıl Sessizlik edebiyatçı ve tarihçi kimliğiyle tanınan 20. yy İran düşünce hayatının önemli simalarından Abdulhüseyin Zerrinkubun 13301952de kaleme aldığı ve Sasani imparatorluğunun yıkılışından, İslamiyetten sonra İran topraklarında kurulan ilk bağımsız devlet olan Tahirilere 205821 kadar İslamın ilk iki asrında vuku bulan olayları ve İranın durumunu anlattığı eseridir. Yayınlandığı günden itibaren isminden içeriğine büyük yankı uyandıran ve çok sert eleştirilerin odağına oturan bu kitap, İran tarihinde en çok konuşulan ve tartışılan kitaplar arasında yer almaktadır. İslam öncesi İrana dair her şeyin yüceltilip kutsandığı, İslami döneme ait olanın ise aşağılandığı; bu yönüyle İran tarihinin ırk temelli seküler milliyetçi imajını temsil eden Do Karn Sükût, Pehlevi dönemi tarih yazımı projesinin ve resmi tarihçiliğin de önemli örneklerinden biri sayılmaktadır. Söz konusu kitabın içerik analizi yöntemiyle ele alındığı bu çalışmada Zerrinkubun Müslüman Araplara ve onların öncülük ettiği İslama yönelik tepkisel-olumsuz tavrının nedenleri ve kitabında ileri sürdüğü fikirler incelenip tahlil edilmiştir. Çalışmada, bahse konu kitaptaki tarih anlatısının tarihsel gerçeklik ve doğrularla uyumu, dolayısıyla red veya teyidine yönelik bir tartışmadan ziyade hangi amaç ideolojik, politik ve toplumsal doğrultusunda ve nasıl şekillendiği üzerinde durulmuştur.

Article Details

An Example of Nationalist Historiography in Modern İran: Do Qarn Sokut

Authors:

Ayşe Sosar

Publisher:

Istanbul University

Main Topics:

Dilbilim (Diğer)

Journal:

Şarkiyat Mecmuası Issue 45, pp.67-94

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001331161

pISSN:

1307-5020

Conquest of İran

History of Modern İran

Nationalist Historiography

Abdolhossein Zarrinkoub

Do Qarn Sokutİran’ın Fethi

Modern İran Tarihi

Milliyetçi Tarih Yazımı

Abdulhüseyin Zerrinkub

Do Karn Sükût

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Article Details

Authors: Ayşe Sosar

Publisher: Istanbul University

Main Topics: Dilbilim (Diğer)

Journal: Şarkiyat Mecmuası Issue 45, pp.67-94

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 3/2024

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001331161

pISSN: 1307-5020

Issues

Authors:

Ayşe Sosar

Publisher:

Istanbul University

Main Topics:

Dilbilim (Diğer)

Journal:

Şarkiyat Mecmuası Issue 45, pp.67-94

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

3/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001331161

pISSN:

1307-5020