Rasoul Jafarian; Maryam Kamali
Abstract
The geographical scope of a dynasty and the selection of a capital as the center of its power can be considered as the essential factors in the establishment of a regime and its continuity; ...
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The geographical scope of a dynasty and the selection of a capital as the center of its power can be considered as the essential factors in the establishment of a regime and its continuity; this matter seems to be neglected in the political structure of Khwarazmshahi dynasty (598-628/1202-1231). The Khwarazmshahi which were supposed to change into one of the greatest medieval dynasties led the course of political changes in a different direction. After having conquered the Saljuq dynasty, the Khwarazmshahi chose a centralized political structure. But the selection of Khwarazm as the only center of power and the lack of continuous connection with their vast territory caused the fast decline of Khwarazmshahi power. On the basis of original resources, this article explores the relationship between the geographical scope of a dynasty and its political structure. Moreover, this paper examines the causes of Khwrazmshahi’s decline with regards to its political structure and the selection of Khwarazm as the capital.
