The History of Mongolia: From Genghis Khan to Modern Nation — Fexingo History

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• The Mongol Legacy in Uzbekistan: From Timur to the Khanates 06.07.2026 6p

  In this episode of The History of Mongolia, Lucas and Luna explore the enduring Mongol influence in Central Asia, focusing on the region that is now Uzbekistan. They trace the rise of Timur, the Turco-Mongol conqueror who claimed descent from Genghis Khan, and examine how his Timurid Empire blended Mongol military traditions with Persian culture. The conversation moves through the subsequent Khanates of Bukhara, Khiva, and Kokand, showing how Mongol political structures and the legacy of the Yassa shaped these states. Listeners will learn about the Chagatai Khanate's fragmentation, the role of Sufi orders, and the architectural marvels of Samarkand. Lucas explains the significance of the Registan, the Ulugh Beg Observatory, and the enduring myth of Tamerlane. This episode connects the Mongol Empire to the early modern history of Central Asia, revealing a complex heritage of conquest, trade, and cultural synthesis. #MongolEmpire #Uzbekistan #Timur #TimuridEmpire #Tamerlane #ChagataiKhanate #Samarkand #Bukhara #Khiva #Kokand #UlughBeg #Registan #Yassa #CentralAsia #Sufi #GenghisKhan #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
• The Mongol Empire's Trade Revolution: Silk Roads and Caravan Cities 06.07.2026 5p

  When the Mongols conquered Asia, they didn't just take territory—they rewired the global economy. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how Mongol rule transformed the Silk Road from a patchwork of dangerous routes into a unified network linking China to the Mediterranean. From the merchant-friendly policies of the Yassa to the rise of caravan cities like Otrar and Ürümqi, we trace the logistics that made the Mongol Empire the engine of medieval globalization. Lucas explains the role of the ortoq—state-backed merchant partnerships—and how the Mongols used tax breaks, standardized passports, and military security to encourage long-distance trade. We also look at the dark side: the toll of conquest on oasis cities, the spread of the Black Death, and the economic inequalities the system created. Along the way, we meet figures like the Persian historian Juvayni and the Moroccan traveler Ibn Battuta, whose accounts reveal a world on the move. By the end, you'll see why the Mongol peace, or Pax Mongolica, was less an era of harmony and more a ruthless, efficient market revolution. #MongolEmpire #SilkRoad #PaxMongolica #Ortoq #Yassa #Otrar #Karakorum #IbnBattuta #Juvayni #TradeHistory #MedievalTrade #CentralAsia #CaravanCities #GenghisKhan #KhubilaiKhan #Globalization #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
• The Mongol Empire's Spies and Intelligence Network 05.07.2026 8p

  When we think of the Mongol conquests, we picture thundering cavalry and composite bows. But behind every campaign was a sophisticated intelligence network that would have impressed modern spy agencies. Lucas walks Luna through the Mongols' use of merchant-spies, the Yam postal system's role in intelligence gathering, and the shadowy 'yurtci' scouts who mapped enemy terrain before a single arrow flew. They explore how Genghis Khan's early alliance with Muslim traders gave him eyes and ears across Eurasia, how Subutai's reconnaissance of Eastern Europe took years of preparation, and how Khubilai Khan's failed invasions of Japan and Vietnam were partly intelligence failures. The conversation touches on specific techniques like the 'nerge' hunting formation as a covert training exercise, the use of coded messages and paiza passes, and the contrast between Mongol openness to foreign informants and their own secrecy. A little-known story: how a Mongol spy network in Baghdad helped Hülegü time his 1258 siege to exploit internal Abbasid divisions. This episode reveals the invisible infrastructure of the largest contiguous land empire in history. #MongolSpies #GenghisKhan #Subutai #YamPostal #Paiza #Yurtci #Nerge #Hülegü #Baghdad1258 #KhubilaiKhan #MongolIntelligence #SilkRoadSpies #SteppeWarfare #MongolEmpire #EspionageHistory #CentralAsia #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
• The Secret History of the Mongols: A Lost Epic 05.07.2026 10p

  In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore one of the most extraordinary literary artifacts from the Mongol Empire: 'The Secret History of the Mongols'. Written in the 13th century, this epic chronicles the life of Genghis Khan and the rise of the Mongol nation, blending history, legend, and poetry. Lucas explains how the text was composed in an archaic form of Middle Mongolian, using Chinese characters phonetically, and was kept hidden from all but the Mongol royal family for centuries. He describes the narrative's vivid depictions of Temüjin's early struggles, his alliance with Jamukha, and the dramatic betrayal that led to the Battle of Dalan Balzhut. The conversation also covers the text's rediscovery in the 19th century, its translation challenges, and the controversies over its historical accuracy. Lucas shares how the 'Secret History' offers a uniquely Mongol perspective on events like the rise of the Naimans and the shamanic visions of Teb Tengri. Luna asks about the text's literary style and its influence on Mongolian identity today. The episode ends with a reflection on how this single manuscript provides an intimate window into the worldview of the Mongol Empire's founders. #SecretHistoryOfTheMongols #GenghisKhan #Temüjin #Jamukha #DalanBalzhut #Naimans #TebTengri #MiddleMongolian #MongolEmpire #MongolLiterature #SteppeHistory #13thCentury #CentralAsia #MongolianEpic #History #FexingoHistory #Mongolia #NomadicCulture Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
• Mongol Empire's Environmental Impact: Eco-Ancient History 04.07.2026 8p

  When we think of the Mongol Empire, we think of conquest, horsemen, and the Yam postal system. But what about the environment? This episode explores how Genghis Khan's unification of the steppe and the subsequent Mongol invasions reshaped landscapes across Eurasia. We look at the role of overgrazing, climate shifts during the Medieval Warm Period, and how the Mongol conquests may have contributed to the Little Ice Age through reforestation after depopulation. We discuss the concept of the 'Mongol carbon sink' — the idea that the Black Death and Mongol invasions caused enough farmland abandonment to sequester carbon. We also examine the Mongols' own attitudes toward nature, from their shamanistic reverence for the land to the establishment of protected hunting reserves. Lucas and Luna explore how the empire's collapse led to a resurgence of nomadic pastoralism and what lessons we might draw for modern environmental policy. A fascinating look at history through a green lens, connecting dots between climate data, tree rings, and the rise and fall of the world's largest contiguous land empire. #MongolEmpire #EnvironmentalHistory #ClimateChange #GenghisKhan #LittleIceAge #CarbonSequestration #Steppe #Overgrazing #MedievalWarmPeriod #PaxMongolica #BlackDeath #Reforestation #NomadicPastoralism #Yam #Shamanism #TreeRings #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
• The Mongol Conquest of Kiev: Subjugation of Rus 1237-1240 04.07.2026 11p

  In the winter of 1237, a Mongol army under Batu Khan and Subutai crossed the frozen Volga and plunged into the patchwork of principalities that was Kievan Rus. Over three brutal years, they sacked Ryazan, Vladimir, and finally Kiev itself, leaving a trail of destruction that reshaped Eastern Europe. This episode walks through the campaign step by step: the siege of Vladimir, the fall of Kozelsk, the sack of Kiev, and the aftermath that saw the rise of the Mongol Golden Horde. We explore the tactics that made the Mongol advance so devastating—the use of siege engines, the winter campaign strategy, and the psychological warfare—as well as the fractious politics of the Rus princes who failed to unite. Figures like Prince Yuri II of Vladimir, Daniel of Galicia, and the Mongol general Subutai come into focus. The episode also touches on the legacy: why Kiev never regained its pre-eminence, how the Mongol conquest opened the way for the rise of Moscow, and the uneasy relationship between the Rus and their new overlords. Drawing on the Novgorod First Chronicle and later accounts, we separate fact from later myth about the 'Mongol Yoke.' #MongolConquestOfKiev #BatuKhan #Subutai #GoldenHorde #KievanRus #SiegeOfVladimir #SiegeOfKiev #PrinceYuriII #DanielOfGalicia #NovgorodChronicle #MongolTactics #WinterCampaign #EasternEurope #MedievalHistory #MongolEmpire #SiegeWarfare #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
• The Mongol Empire's Tibetan Buddhist Turn: Faith and Power 03.07.2026 6p

  In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how Mongol khans from Khubilai to the later Yuan emperors embraced Tibetan Buddhism, transforming the spiritual and political landscape of Inner Asia. They discuss the sakya lama 'Phags-pa, who created a new script for the Mongol language and served as Khubilai's imperial preceptor under the priest-patron (mchod yon) relationship. The episode delves into the transfer of Buddhist artwork and texts from Tibet to Dadu (modern Beijing), the construction of temples like the Miaoying Temple with its white dagoba, and how this faith influenced Mongol rule in China and beyond. They also examine the tensions between Tibetan Buddhist lamas and Confucian officials, as well as the legacy of Mongol patronage in shaping Tibetan Buddhism's spread across Asia. #TibetanBuddhism #KhubilaiKhan #PhagspaLama #YuanDynasty #MongolEmpire #Sakya #Dadu #MchodYon #DrogonChogyalPhagpa #MiaoyingTemple #WhiteDagoba #BuddhistArt #InnerAsia #History #FexingoHistory #MongolHistory #BuddhismInChina #YuanShi Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
• Mongol Empire's Religious Tolerance: From Shamanism to State Policy 03.07.2026 10p

  In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Mongol Empire's remarkable approach to religion — a pragmatic policy that allowed shamans, Buddhists, Christians, Muslims, and Taoists to coexist under the same rule. Starting with Genghis Khan's own shamanic background and his exemption of clerics from taxes, they trace how Ögedei, Möngke, and Khubilai each shaped religious policy to suit their political needs. The conversation covers the 1254 Buddhist-Christian debate at Karakorum organized by Möngke, the patronage of Phagpa Lama under Khubilai, the rise of Islam under Ghazan Khan, and the eventual fragmentation of the empire's religious unity. They also touch on the legacy of religious freedom in the Yuan dynasty and how these policies compare to contemporary European practices. Specific terms include tengri, shaman, Qubilai's Lama, and the Nestorian cross. #MongolEmpire #GenghisKhan #ReligiousTolerance #YuanDynasty #Buddhism #Islam #NestorianChristianity #Taoism #Shamanism #KhubilaiKhan #PhagpaLama #GhazanKhan #Karakorum #MöngkeKhan #CentralAsia #PaxMongolica #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
• The Mongol Conquest of Korea: Goryeo's 30-Year War 02.07.2026 6p

  In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Mongol invasions of Korea under Genghis Khan's successors, focusing on the Goryeo dynasty's prolonged resistance from 1231 to 1259. They discuss key figures like Choe Woo, who moved the capital to Ganghwa Island, and the role of the Sambyeolcho rebels. The episode covers the six major invasions, the diplomatic complexities of hostage-taking (including a future king), and the eventual peace that led to Goryeo becoming a Yuan tributary. Lucas explains how the Mongols integrated Korean resources and manpower for their failed invasions of Japan. The conversation also touches on cultural impacts, such as the introduction of Mongolian customs and the enduring legend of the Sambyeolcho's last stand on Jeju Island. The hosts draw comparisons to other Mongol campaigns and highlight lesser-known aspects of this conquest. #MongolEmpire #Goryeo #Korea #ChoeWoo #Sambyeolcho #GanghwaIsland #YuanDynasty #JejuIsland #MongolInvasions #KhubilaiKhan #CentralAsia #MedievalHistory #KoreanHistory #WarHistory #Diplomacy #Resistance #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
• The Mongol Siege of Alamut 1256: How the Assassins Fell 02.07.2026 7p

  In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Mongol campaign against the Nizari Ismaili state, better known as the Assassins, in 1256. We follow Hülegü Khan's advance into the Alborz Mountains, the fall of the seemingly impregnable fortress of Alamut, and the fate of Imam Rukn al-Din Khurshah. Drawing on Ata-Malik Juvayni's firsthand account as he inventoried the famous library, we discuss the legend of the Assassins versus the historical reality, the destruction of Ismaili strongholds across Persia, and the lasting image of these mountain fortresses in both Mongol and European imaginations. We also touch on the broader context: how the elimination of the Nizari state removed a key obstacle to Hülegü's next target, the Abbasid Caliphate in Baghdad. #Alamut #Assassins #NizariIsmaili #HülegüKhan #MongolEmpire #SiegeOfAlamut1256 #RuknAlDinKhurshah #Juvayni #IsmailiHistory #MongolCampaigns #History #FexingoHistory #CentralAsia #Persia #Castle #Medieval #AlborzMountains #MongolInvasion Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
• Mongol Empire's Siege of Aleppo 1260: The Fall of the Ayyubids 01.07.2026 6p

  In 1260, the Mongol army under Hülegü Khan swept through Syria, capturing Aleppo after a brief siege. This episode explores the strategic significance of Aleppo, the role of the Armenian king Hethum I and the Crusader Bohemond VI, the use of trebuchets and naphtha, and the aftermath that saw the end of Ayyubid rule in the Levant. We discuss the Siege of Aleppo within the larger context of the Mongol campaigns in the Middle East, the uneasy alliances with Christian states, and the eventual defeat at Ayn Jalut. Key figures include Hülegü, his Christian wife Doquz Khatun, the historian Kirakos Gandzaketsi, and the Ayyubid ruler al-Nasir Yusuf. The episode also touches on the Mongol policy of religious tolerance and the destruction of the Great Mosque of Aleppo. Listeners will learn how this siege set the stage for the Mamluk-Mongol conflict. #SiegeOfAleppo #HülegüKhan #MongolEmpire #AyyubidDynasty #KirakosGandzaketsi #DoquzKhatun #AlNasirYusuf #HethumI #BohemondVI #MongolCampaigns #Syria1260 #AynJalut #MamlukSultanate #CentralAsia #MedievalWarfare #History #FexingoHistory #MongolConquests Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
• Khubilai Khan and the Yuan Dynasty's Maritime Ambitions 01.07.2026 8p

  While Mongol conquests are often remembered as a land-based affair, Khubilai Khan's Yuan dynasty launched two massive naval invasions of Japan and Java. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Mongol maritime campaigns, including the 1274 and 1281 invasions of Japan, the role of the kamikaze typhoons, and the lesser-known 1293 expedition to Java. They discuss the challenges of naval logistics, the construction of a Mongol fleet, and how these campaigns reveal the limits of Mongol power. The episode also touches on the Yuan dynasty's trade networks and the legacy of these seaborne adventures. #MongolEmpire #KhubilaiKhan #YuanDynasty #NavalHistory #JapanInvasion #Kamikaze #DivineWind #JavaInvasion #Majapahit #Kertanagara #MaritimeHistory #Korea #Silla #MongolFleet #History #FexingoHistory #CentralAsia #EastAsia Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
• The Mongol Conquest of the Song Dynasty Khubilai's Southern Campaign 30.06.2026 7p

  In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the decades-long Mongol campaign to conquer the Southern Song dynasty, the last major obstacle to Khubilai Khan's vision of a unified China. They discuss the critical Battle of Xiangyang (1268-1273), where the Mongols deployed Persian engineers and counterweight trebuchets to break the fortress city's resistance after a grueling five-year siege. The conversation covers the role of the Yuan navy, the defection of Song general Liu Zheng, and the eventual fall of Hangzhou in 1276. Lucas explains how Khubilai framed his conquest as the fulfillment of a dynastic mandate, the controversial treatment of the Song imperial family, and the naval disaster at the Battle of Yamen in 1279, where the last Song emperor drowned. They also touch on the economic and cultural legacy of the Yuan dynasty, including the unprecedented unification of China under a non-Han ruling house. #SongDynasty #KhubilaiKhan #BattleOfXiangyang #YuanDynasty #MongolConquestOfChina #XiangyangSiege #BattleOfYamen #LiuZheng #CounterweightTrebuchet #PersianEngineers #Hangzhou #EmperorBing #Dengzhou #Fancheng #MongolNavy #FexingoHistory #History #CentralAsia Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
• The Legacy of the Khalkha: Mongolia's Unifying Banner 30.06.2026 4p

  In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the story of the Khalkha Mongols, the largest and most influential ethnic group in modern Mongolia. They trace the Khalkha's emergence after the fall of the Yuan dynasty, their role in the revival of Mongolian Buddhism under Zanabazar, and the formation of the Khalkha banner system under the Qing dynasty. The conversation highlights key figures like the Tusheet Khan and the political maneuvering that preserved a distinct Mongolian identity within the Manchu empire. Lucas explains how the Khalkha banners became the administrative backbone of Outer Mongolia, setting the stage for the independence movements of the 20th century. The episode also touches on the Khalkha dialect's evolution into modern Mongolian and the cultural significance of the White Month festival. A nuanced look at how a regional identity shaped a nation. #Khalkha #Mongolia #Zanabazar #TusheetKhan #QingDynasty #OuterMongolia #BannerSystem #MongolianBuddhism #GandanMonastery #WhiteMonth #TsagaanSar #KhalkhaDialect #BogdKhan #Jebtsundamba #Manchu #CentralAsia #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
• Sorghaghtani Beki: The Mongol Queen Who Shaped an Empire 29.06.2026 9p

  In this episode of The History of Mongolia, Lucas and Luna explore the extraordinary life and legacy of Sorghaghtani Beki (c. 1190–1252), the Nestorian Christian princess who became the most powerful woman in the Mongol Empire. As the wife of Genghis Khan's youngest son Tolui and mother of emperors Möngke, Khubilai, and Hülegü, Sorghaghtani orchestrated the Toluid revolution that reshaped Eurasia. We examine her diplomatic genius, her patronage of multiple religions, her role in securing the succession after Ögedei's death, and her influence on the Pax Mongolica. Learn how this remarkable khatun managed vast estates, fostered commerce and culture, and set the stage for her sons to rule from China to Persia. The episode also touches on the Yassa legal code, the role of Mongol women, and how Sorghaghtani's policies of religious tolerance shaped later Yuan and Ilkhanate rule. #SorghaghtaniBeki #MongolEmpire #Khatun #Tolui #Möngke #Khubilai #Hülegü #Yassa #Nestorian #PaxMongolica #MongolWomen #13thCentury #CentralAsia #History #FexingoHistory #Empire #Toluid #Karakorum Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
• The Fall of the Mongol Ilkhanate: Why Ghazan's Reforms Couldn't Save Persia 29.06.2026 8p

  In this episode of The History of Mongolia, Lucas and Luna explore the dramatic collapse of the Ilkhanate in 14th-century Persia. They trace how Ghazan Khan's conversion to Islam and sweeping reforms—including a new legal code, land redistribution, and a fixed tax system—briefly stabilized the Mongol state but ultimately sowed the seeds of its disintegration. Learn about the rivalry with the Mamluks, the devastating plague that swept through Tabriz, and the rise of local dynasties like the Jalayirids and Muzaffarids. The episode also covers the cultural legacy of Rashid al-Din's universal history, the Jami' al-tawarikh, and the revival of Persian bureaucracy under the viziers. Key figures include Ghazan Khan, Öljaitü, Abu Sa'id, and the Chobanid and Jalayirid warlords who carved up the realm. We'll also discuss how the Ilkhanate's embrace of Islam alienated its Mongol military elite and led to the fragmentation steppe confederation politics. #Ilkhanate #GhazanKhan #MongolPersia #JamiAlTawarikh #RashidAlDin #Tabriz #Öljaitü #AbuSaid #Chobanids #Jalayirids #Mamluks #14thCentury #MongolHistory #PersianHistory #BlackDeath #CentralAsia #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
• Mongol Logistics: How the Yam Postal Network Held an Empire Together 28.06.2026 6p

  In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the Mongol Empire's extraordinary postal and intelligence network, the Yam. They explore how a system of relay stations, swift riders, and official passes — the paiza — allowed Genghis Khan's successors to govern a territory stretching from Korea to Hungary. Lucas explains the Yam's origins under Ögedei Khan, its expansion under Khubilai, and how it was funded by tax-exempt 'yamci' families. They discuss the famous 'arrow riders' who could travel 200 miles a day, the use of tamga seals for authentication, and the network's role in military intelligence — such as Subutai's lightning campaigns. Luna asks about Marco Polo's descriptions and whether the Yam outlasted Mongol rule. Lucas shares how the Yam influenced later postal systems, including Russia's 'yamshchik' and the Pony Express. They also touch on its vulnerabilities: corruption, overuse, and collapse during the empire's fragmentation. The episode ends with a reflection on how a nomadic tradition of communication became a global model. #MongolLogistics #Yam #ÖgedeiKhan #KhubilaiKhan #Paiza #Tamga #Subutai #MongolEmpire #PostalSystem #SilkRoad #MarcoPolo #CentralAsia #SteppeHistory #MongolArmy #Yamci #ArrowRiders #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
• Mongol Empire's Postal System: The Yam That Connected a Continent 28.06.2026 6p

  Before the Pony Express, before the Silk Road couriers, there was the Yam — the Mongol Empire's extraordinary relay system that let messengers cover 200 miles a day. In this episode, Lucas and Luna trace how Genghis Khan and his successors built a network of horse stations stretching from Korea to Hungary, with fresh horses and riders ready at every post. They explore the Yam's role in military intelligence, its famous golden paiza passes, and how travelers like Marco Polo and William of Rubruck used it. They also uncover the dark side: how the system enforced imperial control, and its collapse after the empire fragmented. Specifics include the 1219 expansion ordered by Genghis, Ögedei's reforms, the 40-mile spacing between posts, the use of the Mongol tamga seal, and the Yam's influence on later Russian and Chinese postal systems. A story of speed, power, and connection across the largest land empire in history. #MongolEmpire #YamSystem #GenghisKhan #ÖgedeiKhan #SilkRoad #PostalHistory #MarcoPolo #Paiza #CentralAsia #Steppe #MongolHistory #HorseRelay #Intelligence #Empire #Karakorum #History #FexingoHistory #Podcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
• The Mongol Military Revolution: Cavalry Tactics That Conquered the World 27.06.2026 7p

  This episode dives into the military revolution that powered the Mongol conquests — not just superior horsemanship, but a whole system of tactics, organization, and logistics that no contemporary army could match. Lucas and Luna explore the decimal army structure, the composite bow, the feigned retreat, the use of siege engineers from conquered lands, and the famed yam messenger system that kept armies coordinated across continents. They discuss how nomad mobility combined with Chinese siegecraft and Persian administration created a war machine unlike anything seen before. Specifics include the tumen unit of 10,000, the role of Subutai and Jebe in the famous reconnaissance mission, the battle tactics at the Kalka River in 1223, and the annual hunt as military training. The episode also touches on how Mongol tactics evolved as they faced new enemies, and the legacy of their military innovations in later gunpowder empires. #MongolMilitary #CompositeBow #FeignedRetreat #Subutai #Jebe #YamSystem #Tumen #KalkaRiver1223 #NomadicWarfare #CavalryTactics #SiegeWarfare #GenghisKhan #MongolEmpire #CentralAsia #MilitaryHistory #History #FexingoHistory #SteppeWarfare Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
• The Mongol Persianate Synthesis: How Ilkhanate Iran Embraced Islam 27.06.2026 5p

  After the sack of Baghdad in 1258, the Mongol Ilkhanate in Persia underwent a remarkable transformation from pagan conquerors to Muslim sultans. This episode explores the conversion of Ghazan Khan in 1295, the interplay between shamanistic traditions and Shia Islam, and the lasting cultural synthesis that produced masterpieces like Rashid al-Din's Jami' al-tawarikh. We discuss the role of vizier Rashid al-Din, the construction of the Rab'-i Rashidi quarter in Tabriz, and how Mongol rule inadvertently revitalized Persian art and historiography. Lucas and Luna also touch on the controversial 'Great Yasa' vs sharia debate and the legacy of the Ilkhanate's final decades before fragmentation. #MongolEmpire #Ilkhanate #GhazanKhan #RashidalDin #Islamization #JamiAltawarikh #Tabriz #Rab-iRashidi #Persianate #Yasa #Sharia #Conversion1295 #MongolHistory #CentralAsia #Iran #SilkRoad #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo