Khanbaghi, Aptin

The fire, the star and the cross : minority religions in medieval and early modern Iran / Minority religions in medieval and early modern Iran Aptin Khanbaghi - xvi, 268 pages : maps ; 24 cm - International library of Iranian studies ; 5 .

Includes bibliographical references (pages [223]-247) and index

Religious minorities under the Sassanians : the cultural affirmation of Jews and Christians in Iran -- Iran under foreign creed : the domination of islam over Zoroastrians, Jews and Christians -- New hope and bitter deception : Iranian non-Muslims under the Mongols (1256-1336) -- The post-Mongol and pre-Safavid period : a brief view of Iran under the Timurids and the Aq Qoyunlu -- The Safavid period -- Between economic success and social challenge : non-Muslims under the Safavids -- Minority cultures in Safavid Iran

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Religious minorities--History--Iran
Religion and state--Iran


Iran--Civilization

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