The economic situation of Baghdad in the seventh century

Baghdad or Medina al-Salam is an Islamic metropolis that was able to maintain its position as the political, cultural and economic capital of the Islamic world throughout the era of the Abbasid Caliphate (132-656 AH).The aim of the present study is to examine the economic situation of Baghdad in the seventh century AH.The results of the research indicate that the situation of the Abbasid caliphs in the seventh century AH originated from the situation that when they faced the Buwayhi emirs, their absolute power was reduced and they became subject to the Buwayhi emirs, although at this time, Baghdad was flourishing. Subsequently, the Seljuk sultans, the Khwarezmshahi kings, and the Ismailis made matters worse.As the political situation became critical, the Abbasid caliphs were also economically affected and their agriculture, trade, and industry stagnated.After a great massacre in this city, the patriarchal rule was established and by the order of Holakokhan, Atamalek Jovini and his nephew ruled the city of Baghdad for twenty-four years, which influenced the development of this city and along with them Ghazan Khan, the Mongol ruler. It was not ineffective in reviving the glory of Baghdad.