How the Mongols Became Muslim

The Mongols are remembered as one of the most powerful conquering forces in medieval history. They destroyed Baghdad in 1258 and brought the Abbasid Caliphate to an end. Yet within a few decades, some of the Mongol rulers and their successors embraced Islam. How did this transformation take place? This documentary explores the journeys of Berke Khan and Ghazan Khan, two important Mongol rulers whose conversion to Islam marked a major turning point in Mongol history. We examine the political circumstances, cultural encounters, trade networks, and religious influences that contributed to this transformation. We also look at how the Mongols’ relationship with the Muslim world changed after their conversion and how this affected governance and society across Central Asia and the Middle East. Based on historical sources, scholarly research, and accounts from the medieval period, this documentary explores one of the most significant transformations in the history of the Mongol Empire. 🎬 Directed by Hammad Gillani 📜 Channel: Qadeemi Duniya Follow Qadeemi Duniya for more documentaries exploring lesser-known chapters of world history.