The Mongols in Iran - Chingiz Khan to Uljaytu 1220-1309 (Paperback)

This book explores the administration of Iran under Mongol rule through taxation and monetary policy. A consistent development is evident only from abundant numismatic material, from the conquest of Samarqand by Chingiz Khan to the reign of the penultimate ruler, Uljaytu. In many cases, the individuals responsible for initiating and conducting the policies can be identified from the histories or remarks of the mint master. The structure of the empire is clearly demarcated by mint production, coin styles and type of metal. This illuminates many controversial historical points such as the meaning and function of an Il-khan and the establishment of the Toluid dynasty under Hulagu. The Mongols broke the crust of an inflexible and archaic Islamic monetary tradition that had hampered economic development by encouraging extensive trade and the sciences (especially astronomy and higher mathematics) through determined and always pragmatic programmes.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2010
First published:	2006
Authors:	Judith Kolbas
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	416
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-59932-0
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > General Books > Humanities > History > World history > 500 to 1500 Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > General Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > History > World history > 500 to 1500
LSN:	0-415-59932-6
Barcode:	9780415599320

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