Region, southern Iran.
Located on the Persian Gulf, it is a former province; its chief town is Lar. The region was ruled by the Muẓaffarid dynasty of Kermān until it was conquered by Timur . After his death in 1405, it was ruled by local chiefs under the Ṣafavid dynasty. The last such chief was put to death by Abbās I (the Great), who ruled from 1587 to 1629.