The Mongols: The Mongolian Invasion

The Mongolian Invasion had various effects on both Russia and Persia. This invasion led to an increase in taxes for both countries. The Mongols rule of Persia was direct and involved, they so embraced Persia’s traditions, customs, and culture, but the Mongolian’s rule of Russia was indirect and distant, so the Russian culture and traditions were not adopted by the Mongols. The result of the Mongol invasion in both Russia and Persia was that it caused the amount of taxes that had to be paid. Specifically in Russia, princes were assigned by the Mongols who had to provide a notable tribute to the Mongolian empire. Other taxes on Russians citizens put a lot of strain of people of all classes, specifically peasants. Regardless, members of the …show more content…
The Mongols ruled Persia in a direct manner, in which many citizens and political leaders moved into the area. This resulted in cultural syncretism, due to the fact that many Mongols converted to Islam. When the Mongols invaded, eventually the traditions, customs, and beliefs of both the Mongols and Persians fused together, which resulted in many changes. As said, the Mongols converted to Islam, as well as, married locals, and left their nomadic ways of agriculture. Additionally, the culture of the Mongolian people also impacted the lives of the native Persians. On the other hand, the Mongols ruled Russia in an indirect manner, using the neighboring location to rule the country. This prevented cultural syncretism between both Russian and Mongolian cultures. For example, Mongolians practiced Shamanism, which is a practice that was not adopted by the Russians, demonstrating the lack of cultural interactions between both groups. Likewise, the Mongols did not adopt Russian Christianity, which further proves the lack of interactions. Therefore, due to the Mongols involved rule of Persia, cultural syncretism was promoted, while the distant ruling of Mongols to Russians prevented the diffusion of culture. The difference in how each country was ruled differently demonstrated Mongolian beliefs. Persia, due to the invasion, was more economically developed. Also, Persia great connections to the Silk Roads trade route, which was very appealing to the Mongols. Russia, however, didn't receive many resources from Mongols, because the Mongols didn't think it would be beneficial to