This article focuses on the Mongol’s control of Russia. This work discusses the blood ties and political connections involved in the creation of The Horde while discussing a book entitled The Horde by Marie Favreau. The article provides information regarding the book going into detail about the split of The Horde into the Blue Horde and the White Horde. The work also discusses the relationship between the Mongols and the Russians, with some people believing this relationship still has an impact today. This work is remarkably interesting as it reexamines the impact and benefits of the Mongols on the Russians, concluding that the Mongols benefited the Russians. This article provides interesting perspectives on a recent book, a book so impactful in understanding the Mongols, Russia, and the relationship between them.
Author: Lilia Vanderhoof
During class, there have been several mentions of earthquakes; surprisingly, this article discusses the architecture of the Ottomans in an attempt to successfully combat this issue. According to the work, Mimar Sinan was the architect involved in making the Ottoman buildings more durable during earthquakes. While working for Suleyman I, he used several groundbreaking techniques, such as Horasan mortar, absorbent materials, and rotating columns. In addition to the work he did on his building, such as Suleyman I the Magnificent Mosque, he would also improve the facilities around his to make sure there was little possibility that his structure could become damaged. Surprisingly, his techniques were ahead of his time and extremely important in shaping the Ottomans, especially in Istanbul. Without Mimar Sinan, there is a high possibility that Ottoman architecture would be quite different.
This well-researched and detailed article discusses the Ottoman rulers from the 1300s to the 1900s. This work goes through the different rulers and their rule by showing the coin of the ruler. This article provides unique details about each ruler and how the people received them at this time. This article begins with ruler Orhan, Osman’s son, and goes to Suleyman. There are many interesting rulers, such as Bayezid the first, who faced Timur in the battle of Ankara. Another figure is Cem, who became involved with the Mamluks after losing in a conflict. This article provides primary information through the coins and creates an interesting way to look at the Ottoman rulers.
https://coinweek.com/world-coins/coins-of-the-ottoman-sultans-of-turkey/
This article describes the many altercations between the Mongols and Dal Viet, even discussing the fights between Kublai after the death of Mongke. Interestingly there were roughly four attempts to take over the people of Vietnam, known as the Dal Viet, but there was no success. The Mongols captured the capital, but the Dal Viet took it back when the Mongols lessened their forces to fight in China. In some of the other attempts to fight the Mongols, the Dal Viet used several techniques to stop any attempt by the Mongols; these techniques included burning supplies, taking to the mountains, and ambushes. With the lack of resources available to the Mongols, they eventually would have to pull back and leave. An attempt at an amphibious attack by the Mongols caused heavy losses, with the Mongols getting lost in the jungles and the ships destroyed by the Vietnamese. After these losses in 1288, the Mongols never tried to invade Vietnam again.
This article discusses the recent death of Mukarram Jah and his relation to the last Ottoman caliph Abdulmecid II, his grandfather. This piece examines the interesting connection between caliphs and the Muslim religion while providing a new viewpoint by showing how impactful this information is. In addition to providing a fresh perspective, this writing goes into great detail regarding the history of caliphs, focusing on issues and discussing several incidents in the 1900s. This piece provides pictures and details, shedding new light on the caliphs and their connection to the Ottomans.
https://www.middleeasteye.net/discover/mukarram-jah-indian-prince-ottoman-caliphate