EARLY MONGOL RULE IN THIRTEENTH-CENTURY IRAN (original) (raw)

The paper reexamines early Mongol rule in thirteenth-century Iran, specifically the reign of Hülegü Khan and his successors. It challenges common misconceptions that this period was solely defined by chaos and violence, instead arguing that it marked a significant cultural and administrative renaissance in Iran. The study emphasizes how the Mongols, particularly through Hülegü Khan, facilitated a fusion of Persian culture with Mongolian governance, ultimately shaping the Il-Khanate as a stabilizing force in the region.