Questions about Republic of Mahabad

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was the Republic of Mahabad officially announced?

Qazi Muhammad officially announced the formation of the Republic of Mahabad on the 22nd of January 1946. The state encompassed Mahabad plus adjacent cities including Bukan, Oshnavieh, Piranshahr and Naghadeh.

Who founded the Democratic Party of Kurdistan in 1945?

The Soviet commander at Mīāndoāb summoned Kurdish chieftains to Baku where they formed the Democratic Party of Kurdistan in late September 1945. Qazi Muhammad, head of a family of religious jurists, was elected chairman of this organization.

What happened to the Republic of Mahabad after Iranian forces entered the region?

Iranian forces secured Mahabad without major fighting on the 15th of December 1946 and closed down the Kurdish printing press immediately. All Kurdish books found were burned by occupying troops and teaching the Kurdish language was banned.

Why did the Soviet Union withdraw support from the Republic of Mahabad?

Economic aid and military assistance from the Soviet Union disappeared after Western pressure forced Soviet withdrawal. This loss of resources caused townspeople and tribal leaders to develop a large divide as their alliance crumbled under resource shortages.

When was Qazi Muhammad executed for treason charges?

Qazi Muhammad was hanged in Mahabad for treason charges on the 31st of March 1947. The war council had told him they would resist if Iranian forces entered the region on the 5th of December 1946.