The Influence of Isma ilism in Kerman the Seljuk period

Pervasive clashes of Seljuk dynasty against Isma’ili militants in famous castles were one of the historical appealing topics that had been discussed in the Seljuk period. Despite predominance of different Sunni schools of thought in the Seljuk era, according to historical evidences, some Shiite sects such as the Isma’ilism, in some parts of the Seljuk’s realm had a significant influence. Therefore in order to clarify accurate and definitive dimensions of the eventful history of al-Isma’iliyya especially in Iran, it needs to study its followers’ influence in areas been less paid attention. Kerman is one of these areas that during the reign of some of the Seljuk rulers encountered the influence of the Isma’ili and expanding the scope of missionary activities of their dais. A number of dais were involved in some political and military activities in the court. Iranshah’s conversion to Ismaili faith was a milestone in that period. This paper is to identify the signs of the influence of this current in Kerman’s political and cultural scope in the Seljuk period and study some of their major causes