Ilkhanate

Ilkhanate was an empire in Iran (Middle East) that lasted from 1256 to 1335 CE, about 79 years. Its people spoke Mongolic languages (Mongol, Khitan, Oirat).

Mongol khanate founded by Hulagu, who sacked Baghdad in 1258. Ghazan converted to Islam in 1295 and his vizier Rashid al-Din wrote a history of the world. It broke apart after Abu Sa'id died in 1335.

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Facts

Dates

1256 to 1335 CE

Duration

79 years

Type

Empire

Region

Iran, Middle East

Language family

Mongolic

Capital

Maragheh, Tabriz, Soltaniyeh

Became

• Jalayirids 1335 to 1432 CE
• Chobanids 1335 to 1357 CE
• Muzaffarids 1314 to 1393 CE

Events in Middle East during its time

• 1258 Mongols sack Baghdad
• 1260 Battle of Ain Jalut

Neighbours in Middle East

• Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE
• Ottoman Empire 1299 to 1922 CE
• Abbasid Caliphate 750 to 1258 CE
• Zaydi Imamate of Yemen 897 to 1918 CE
• Kingdom of Georgia 1008 to 1490 CE
• Mamluk Sultanate (Syria) 1260 to 1516 CE
• Sultanate of Rum 1077 to 1308 CE
• Kingdom of Jerusalem 1099 to 1291 CE
• Ayyubid Sultanate 1171 to 1260 CE
• Sharifate of Mecca 967 to 1925 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

• Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE, Europe
• Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Europe
• Swahili city-states c. 800 to 1700 CE, Central and Southern Africa
• Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE, Europe
• Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
• Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty) 1270 to 1974 CE, North and West Africa
• Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE, Southeast Asia
• Ottoman Empire 1299 to 1922 CE, Europe
• Mali Empire c. 1235 to 1670 CE, North and West Africa
• Chola Empire 848 to 1279 CE, South Asia

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