Duchy of Khazyr

The Duchy of Khazyr (Koxori: Tharimétylot Kházyriek /θa.ɾiˈme.tə.lot ˈxa.t̪ə.ɾʲɪk/; Khazyrei: Tsèrimilŭd Khatsreg /tsɛˈɾi.mi.lʊd ˈxats.ɾej/) was a feudal monarchy that existed in eastern Koxor from 1462 to 1512. It was ruled by three Tharimetez, a title roughly equivalent to medieval Dukes. This title was promoted to Tharim (King) in 1502 by Duke Imur II. King Hamezu the Great of Koxor conquered it after the Second Khazyr War of 1509-1512, but the title lived on as Renakh (Count) of Khazyr.

Early history and foundation
The area was for a long time inhabited by the Khath tribe, from which the area takes its name. The city of Khazyr was founded in the 7th century CE, and has served as an important trade and cultural centre ever since. A city-state ruled by a Chieftain had grown around the city by 714. Kings Taotamelo I, Lenaretsen, Khonisepta and Emsinantara of the Ejekhi all failed to conquer it in the 11th and 12th centuries, but it eventually allied with Charakarem II against the growing threat of the Eriya Empire. Both nations fell to the Eriya in 1210.

250 years later, the Eriya Empire grew weak as Emperors lapsed in and out of power. After the death of Shamii IX in 1460, a local warlord called Elur Luthar rose up and conquered the city. By 1462, his rebellion had overthrown the Eriya governor and Elur was crowned Tharimet, or Tsèrimid in Khazyrei.