House of Sarkar

Sarkar
House of Sarkar
CountryShirvan Khanate
Foundedc. 1700
Current head?
Final rulerMostafa Khan of Shirvan
Deposition1828
Cadet branchesHosseinpour family

The House of Sarkar was a ruling clan of the Shirvan Khanate from the Khanchobany tribe. "Sarkar" means "tax collector," which hints at the profession of an early progenitor.