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Armenia Under the Mongols: Survival Through Subjugation
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore a complex and often overlooked era of Armenian history: the period of Mongol domination from the 13th to 14th centuries. After the fall of the Bagratid Kingdom, Armenian lords faced the terrifying advance of Genghis Khan's horde. Lucas explains how the Mongol Empire's policy of religious tolerance allowed the Armenian Church to survive, and how princes like Hasan-Jalalyan of Artsakh navigated vassalage. The episode delves into the rise of the Ilkhanate, the devastating invasions of Timur, and the cultural flourishing that occurred amidst…
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