The Mongol Empire facilitated unprecedented cultural exchanges across Eurasia. The Mongols actively promoted trade along the Silk Road, leading to the spread of goods, ideas, and technologies between the East and West. The flow of knowledge was particularly significant in the fields of astronomy, me
In Persia (modern-day Iran), the Mongols under Hulagu Khan created the Ilkhanate, which lasted from 1256 to 1335. The Mongols caused significant destruction in Persia, particularly in cities like Baghdad, which was devastated in 1258 during the sacking of the Abbasid Caliphate. However, after the in
Under the leadership of Genghis Khan and his successors, the Mongols implemented a highly effective, albeit somewhat decentralized, administrative system. Genghis Khan, who established the Mongol Empire’s foundational laws known as the Yassa, ensured that the empire operated under a unified co
The Mongol Empire, which stretched across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East at its peak, is one of the largest empires in world history. Founded by Genghis Khan in the early 13th century, the Mongol Empire altered the course of history in profound ways. It is known for its military conquests, sweepi