Historically, Baneh had a strategic and political importance due to its close proximity to the Ottoman Empire.

The family was held in high esteem during the Safavid era and received the title 'sultan'.

In the 16th century, Mīrzā Beg b. Mīr Moḥammad became the first virtually independent ruler of Baneh and its surroundings.

In 1944, the city experienced turmoil as part of the Hama Rashid revolt and was also bombed by both parties during the Iran–Iraq War in the 1980s.

[citation needed] Media related to Baneh at Wikimedia Commons Iran portal