Foreign policy in the Ilkhanates of Uljaitu period

The Ilkhanate Empire, which was established as an element of the TurkishMongolian Empire established by Genghis Khan in the Middle East geography, ruled over a wide geography from Central Asia to Iran, from the Caucasus to the Arabian Peninsula. This empire gained a strong position by managing its foreign policy well, thanks to its important rulers such as Ghazan Khan. Uljaitu Khan, another of the most important leaders of the Ilkhanid Empire, played an important role in foreign relations like his predecessor, Gazan Khan, and displayed a sensitive diplomatic stance among the elements of balance. Uljaitu Khan adopted Shiism as a faith in order to get the support of Shiite Muslims in Iran, and this deeply affected his foreign policy. The adoption of Shi'ism strengthened the control of the Ilkhanate Empire in Iran and increased the loyalty of Shiite Muslims in Iran to the Ilkhanate Empire. However, this rapprochement weakened relations with other Muslim states and religious groups, and in some cases caused tensions and conflicts. The religious life of Uljaitu Khan also affected the religious life of the empire. Uljaitu Khan gave great importance to the development of Islamic art and culture, protected the artists, and this led to the emergence of a different style in the art and architecture of the empire. As a result, Uljaitu Khan's adoption of the Shiite sect and his religious life had a significant impact on the foreign policy and culture of the Ilkhanate Empire. These factors undoubtedly had an important place in the history of the Ilkhanate Empire.