RELATIONS BETWEEN THE ASHTARKHANIDS AND THE OTTOMANS

This article explores the political relations established by representatives of the Ashtarkhanid dynasty with the Ottoman Empire, particularly in the context of their alliance against the Safavids, efforts to reclaim Iraq and Khorasan, and securing the safety of the Hajj pilgrimage route. In addition, the study sheds light on their economic relations in the sphere of trade, as well as cultural interactions involving education and scholarly exchange. The findings demonstrate that these relations were maintained at a highly favorable and constructive level.