Zaher Beg Jaff

    Zaher Beg bin Yar Ahmed Beg was born in 1114h. A man of courage, capable, and  known for his determination and firmness in taking decisions. He gathered the armed members of his tribe and controlled Sheherzoor province; and during that period he was asked by Bakr Beg Baban, the ruler of the Baban Emirate in Sulaimania in 1130h. to rid the area of the road thugs, and were ever increasing in number, and became a serious burden on the inhabitants. He answered the call and launched an attack on the thugs, killed many and arrested others; in return the ruler allocated to him a province which included Bani Khelan,Dizyash, Halabcha, and Sheharzoor. He formed a strong army and encouraged the people to work in agriculture and cattle-breeding.

   After some time Sibhan Werdi Khan, the Amir of the Ardalan Emirate attacked Jwan Rood province which belonged to the Jaff tribe, looting and killing many members of Jaff. Upon hearing the news, Zaher Beg decided to attack Sibhan Werdi Khan then a bloody battle took place in 1155h. where Zaher Beg Jaff was killed. After that his brother immigrated to Syria, where he was welcomed by the Ottoman Sultan.

Sulaiman Beg Jaff

 Sulaiman Beg bin Zaher Beg Jaff was appointed ruler of province Bani Khelan, Dizyash, Sheherzoor, andHalabcha by Saleem Pasha Baban. He unified all the Jaff clans and established an organized army, built bridges lodges for travelers on main roads, and people began a period of stability and peace until his death in 1120h. and left two sons Qader Beg and Kai Khesro Beg.

Kai Khesro Beg Jaff

    Kai Khesro Beg Jaff became ruler according to his father’s wil in 1220h, on the Administration of Halabcha and sheherzoor. He was a brave person, strong willed, and in control of his affaires. The well known British orientist Mr. Rich met with him in 1240h. (1820) when he visited Sheherzoor area and wrote a book on his travel in the Middle East,  acclaiming Kai Khesro Beg, his influence, and the strong, well equipped army which exceeded 4000 of armed men.

 He was a confidant of Fateh Ali Khan Qajar the Shah of Iran. He died in 1244h and buried in Saed Sadiq area in Shaherzoor; left four sons: Qadir Beg, Sulaiman Beg, Abdulla Beg, and Mohamed Pasha.