Introduction to "The Mongols'Middle East: Continuity and Transformation in Ilkhanid Iran" By Bruno De Nicola

https://www.academia.edu/31020226/Introduction_to_The_MongolsMiddle_East_Continuity_and_Transformation_in_Ilkhanid_Iran_?nav_from=7b2c2ec3-9e89-42ae-970d-f827b4a21100 This work examines the Ilkhanate, which governed parts of present-day Iran, Azerbaijan, and Eastern Anatolia from 1260 to 1335, focusing on the complexities of its political identity and cultural interactions. It addresses the historical interpretation of the Mongol arrival in the Middle East, highlighting the need for further scholarly exploration of Ilkhanid rule's impact on local institutions, society, and the phenomenon of acculturation. The contributions presented in this volume underscore a dynamic interplay of continuity and transformation, leading to the Ilkhanate's eventual collapse due to identity erosion within an evolving cultural landscape. ...