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Classical Writings of the Medieval Islamic World: Persian Histories of the Mongol Dynasties Volume 2

Classical Writings of the Medieval Islamic World: Persian Histories of the Mongol Dynasties Volume 2


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This volume presents one of the most important historical sources for medieval Islamic scholarship - Khwandamir's "The Reign of the Mongol and the Turk". It covers the major empires and dynasties of the Persianate world from the 13th to the 16th century, including the conquests of the Mongols, Tamerlane, and the rise of the Safavids. Distinguished linguist and orientalist, Wheeler M. Thackston, provides a lucid, annotated translation that makes this key material accessible to a wide range of scholars.

Table of Contents:

Translator's Preface
Genealogical and Dynastic Charts
Maps

Part I: The Khans of Turkistan and the Rule of Genghis Khan and His Sons in the Lands of Iran and Turan
A Summary of Genghis Khan's Career
Gengis Khan's Progeny Who Ruled in the Ulugh Yurt After his Death
An Account of Genghis Khan's Son Chagatai Khan's Rule in Turan

Part II: Some of the Rulers Contemporary with the Genghisids Who Donned the Garb of Padishahs and Quaffed the Goblet of Divine Favor
The Rule of the Qarakhitai in Kirman
The Muzaffarids of Shiraz
The Atabegs of Luristan
The Kings of Rustamdar
The History of the Kings of Mazanderan
The History of the Sarbadars of Sabzawar
The Kurt Kings of Herat

Part III: The Deeds and Exploits of His Majesty the Sahib-Qiran Amir Temur Kuragan, and an Exposition of the World-Conquering Padishah's Sons and Grandsons Down to Today
The Reign of the Victorious Khaqan Mu'Inuddin Shahrukh Mirza
The History of Shahrukh Mirza's Sons
The Reign of Mirza Sultan-Ibrahim
The History of the Reign of Sultan-Abusa'id Mirza
The History of the Reign of Sultan-Husayn Mirza
The Joint Reign of Sultan Badi'uzzaman Mirza and Muzaffar-Husayn Mirza Kuragan
The End of Sultan-Husayn Mirza's Noble Offspring

Part IV: The Rising of the Sun of Regal Fortune and How That Majesty was Singled Out for Divine Favor
The History of the Aqqoyunlu Turcomans
The History of Shah Isma'il the Safavid

Glossary of Terms
Books Cited and Reference Works
Index of Persons
Index of Place Names
Index of Terms, Books, etc.



About the Author :

Khwandamir (1475-1535) was a Persian historian and poet.

Wheeler M. Thackston, Jr. formerly taught at Harvard University. He is a distinguished Orientalist and noted editor and translator of Chaghatai, Arabic and Persian texts.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780755617647
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publisher Imprint: I.B. Tauris
  • Height: 286 mm
  • No of Pages: 704
  • Sub Title: Persian Histories of the Mongol Dynasties Volume 2
  • Width: 224 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0755617649
  • Publisher Date: 07 Aug 2012
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 46 mm
  • Weight: 1939 gr


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