East Azerbaijan Governance Palace

Coordinates: 38°04′43″N 46°17′52″E / 38.07861°N 46.29778°E / 38.07861; 46.29778

East Azerbaijan State Capitol

East-Azerbaijan Provincial Palace, Persian: کاخ استانداری آذربایجان شرقی‎‎, is the main office for Iran's East-Azerbaijan provincial governor in downtown of Tabriz. The history of the palace goes back to Safavid dynasty and Zand dynasty. Its early name was Aali Qapou. The original construction of the palace was supervised by Najaf Qoli Khan for the Safavid kings while Tabriz used to be Capital of Iran. In Qajar dynasty era while Tabriz was residence for crown prince of Iran, Aali Qapu was the palace for the prince. During Qjar prince residence in palace, Naser al-Din Shah, he ordered to change its name to Shams ol-Emareh. At this time the palace was reconstructed and repaired. After Iranian Constitutional Revolution the palace is used as provincial governorship office which is simply called Provincial capitol (Persian: کاخ استانداری‎‎).

Main parts of original building were destroyed in a fire in 1933 which followed later on by a major flood. Remaining parts of the original palace were destroyed entirely by the East Azerbaijan governor at the time, Ali Mansur, and a newer building was constructed. The new building which has survived up to now is mostly constructed in Mansur's time in Tabriz as governor.^[1]

Part of the state building is open for public visitors.^[2]

History

Aali Qapu (1500-1800)

For other uses, see Aali Qapu (disambiguation).

The original building of the Aali Qapu palace was built in the late Safavid era, when Tabriz was capital of the Iranian Empire. This building was built in competition with Ottoman Empire, while two states were sworn enemies of each other. In later years during Afsharid dynasty and Zand dynasty, the palace was used as the palace for local governor of Azerbaijan.

Shams ol Emareh (1800-1933)

Within the start of Qajar dynasty and with dominance of Tabriz role in Iranian politics, city was chosen as the residence of the Crown Prince. In this period, the palace was the office for the crown prince. A newer part called Haram-khaneh (residence) was constructed next to the palace as the residence of the Prince as well. In period of Naser al-Din Mirza residence, the building was renamed to Shams ol-Emareh after Shams ol-Emareh building in Golestan Palace in Tehran. In Qajar era many ceremonies of Royal family were held in this building. This includes marriage ceremony of Qajar Prince Etezad ol-Saltaneh.

East Azerbaijan Provincial Palace (1933-)

After the Qajar dynasty, in the Pahlavi era, Tabriz lost its traditional dominant role in Iranian politics. With this, the palace also lost its traditional royal importance. In Pahlavi's era, the building was used as the office of the East Azerbaijan governor. In 1933 during Adib-ol-Saltaneh Samei (in Persian: ادیب السلطنه سمیعی), large parts of the building were ruined in a fire. Many people were blamed for negligence in the protection of the palace. In 1934 some other parts of the building were destroyed in a flood. In 1946, Governor Ali Mansur (in Persian: علی منصور), the rest of the remaining parts of the palace were destroyed and a new marble building was constructed instead, which has served as the office of the provincial governor till now. In 1969, the Haram-khaneh building was also destroyed and the city's governor office was built in its place. Local people criticized governors for their ignorance and the destruction of the city's heritages.^[3]

Museum

In 2013 a museum titled East Azerbaijan Governorship was established in the building containing the photos of Azerbaijan governors, important documents, memorials and gifts for the governors.

War Heroes Statues

In front of the Provincial Palace there are statues of six Iranian Azerbaijani war heroes who were killed in the 1980s during Iran-Iraq war. These include statue of Javad Fakoori, and Mehdi Bakeri.

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Aali Qapu's main building.
Wedding ceremony of Etezad-ol-Saltaneh.
Haramkhane and green house of Aali-Qapu, in a royal ceremony.
Hail ceremony to Prince Mozaffar Mirza in Haram khana part of Aali Qapu late on 1800s.
Haramkhane, sketched by Eugene Flandin, 1841.
A photo of the State Palace after reconstruction.

Etymology

The original name of the building, i.e., Aali Qapu is made of two parts: 'Aali (عالی) which is from Arabic and means 'high, sublime' and Qapu (قاپو) which is from Turkic and means 'door'. This name was also used in the Safavid era for a building in Isfahan.

References

Tabriz landmarks

Famous and historic structures	Arg of Tabriz Bazaar of Tabriz Maqbaratoshoara Rab'-e Rashidi Tomb of Two Kamals Tabriz Fire Fighting Tower Nobar bath Aji Chay Bridge Sangi Bridge Qari Bridge Vadi-e Rahmat

Places of worship	Imamzadeh Hamzah, Tabriz Jameh Mosque of Tabriz Saheb-ol-Amr Mosque Blue Mosque, Tabriz Shohada Mosque Catholic Church of Tabriz Saint Mary Church of Tabriz Protestant church of Tabriz On ibn Ali's shrine

Nature and parks	Khaqani Park El-Gölü Ghaem Magham Golestan Park

Entertainment and recreation	Azerbaijan Museum Iron Age museum Museum of Ostad Bohtouni Pottery museum of Tabriz Tabriz Museum of Natural History Muharram museum Measure museum Sahand Eynali Eynali Cable Kandovan Shahran Tower

Cultural and art	Tabriz International Book Fair Tabriz National Library Tarbiat library Sahand TV Pictorial carpet Tabriz rug

Science and education	Madrasah Akbarieh American Memorial School in Tabriz Mansur High School Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University Sahand University of Technology Tabriz University of Medical Sciences University of Tabriz Tabriz Islamic Arts University Islamic Azad University, Tabriz Science and Research Branch Islamic Azad University of Tabriz Tabriz Technical College

Sport venues	Bonyan Diesel Stadium Yadegar-e Emam Stadium Takhti Stadium Marzdaran Stadium Tractor Stadium Shahid Poursharifi Arena Tabriz Cycling Track Tractor Sazi F.C. Academy Sahand Ski Resort

Transportation	Tabriz International Airport ATA Airlines Tabriz railway station Tabriz Metro Tabriz and Suburbs Bus Company

Bridge, Squares and streets	Tabriz Cable Bridge Azerbaijan Square Tarbiat street Shahnaz street Ferdowsi Street Freeway 2

Houses	Amir Nezam House Behnam House Constitution House of Tabriz Haidarzadeh house House of Seghat ol Islam Hariree house Pars El-Gölü Hotel

Economy	Tabriz International Exhibition Center Aras Free Zone Shirin Asal World Trade Center Machine Sazi Tabriz Rakhsh Khodro Diesel Iran Tractor Manufacturing Company Iran Khodro Tabriz Azar Motor Industrial CO

Government and financial institutions	Tabriz Stock Exchange Saat Tower East Azerbaijan Governance Palace Tabriz City Council

Category:Tabriz

Monuments of Tabriz

	Aji Chay Bridge Amir Nezam House Arg of Tabriz Azerbaijan Museum Baghmisheh gate Bazaar of Tabriz Behnam House Blue Mosque Protestant Church of Tabriz Charm Sazi Khosravi Tabriz Constitution House East Azerbaijan State Capital Eynali Ghari Bridge Haidarzadeh house Iron Age museum Jameh Mosque of Tabriz Kandovan Madrasah Akbarieh Maqbaratoshoara Muharram museum Museum of Ostad Bohtouni Nobar bath On ibn Ali's shrine Sangi Bridge Pottery museum Rab'-e Rashidi Saat Tower Saheb ol Amr Mosque Seyed Hamzeh shrine Seghat ol Islam's House Shah-goli Shohada Mosque Tabriz Fire Fighting Tower Tabriz Railway Station Tarbiyat street Tomb of Two Kamals

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