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The Ilkhanate was a Mongol-ruled state centered on Iran and extending at various times into Iraq, Anatolia, the Caucasus, and parts of Central Asia. It was established by Hulagu Khan in the 13th century as a division of the wider Mongol Empire and lasted until the 1330s. Its rulers adopted many Persian administrative and cultural practices, and Ghazan Khan's conversion to Islam helped establish Islam as the court's dominant religion while preserving a strongly Persianate political culture.
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Where was the Ilkhanate based?
The Ilkhanate was centered on Iran and at different times controlled or influenced Iraq, Anatolia, the Caucasus, and parts of Central Asia. It was one of the major successor states of the Mongol Empire.
Who founded the Ilkhanate?
Hulagu Khan established the Ilkhanate in the 13th century. He was a grandson of Genghis Khan and led the Mongol campaigns that created the state in the Middle East.
How long did the Ilkhanate last?
The Ilkhanate lasted from its creation in the 13th century until the 1330s. Its political structure weakened after the death of Abu Sa'id in 1335, when no strong successor held the realm together.
What religion did Ilkhanate rulers follow?
The Ilkhanate's rulers and court moved through changing religious policies, including Buddhist, Christian, and Muslim connections. Ghazan Khan's conversion to Islam in 1295 marked a major shift in the state's public religious direction.
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