The Shaddadids are a dynasty of Kurdish origin who rule in various parts of Armenia and Arran from 951 to 1174.

They are established in Dvin.

They begin ruling in the city of Dvin, and eventually rule other major cities, such as Bardha'a and Ganja.

A cadet line of the Shaddadids is given the city of Ani and Tbilisi as a reward for their service to the Seljuqs, to whom they become vassals.

[ From 1047 to 1057, the Shaddadids are engaged in several wars against the Byzantine army.

The area between the rivers Kura and Arax is ruled by a Shaddadid dynasty.