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What is the Jāmiʿ al-Tawārīkh?

  • A novel

  • A religious text

  • A medical text

  • A historical manuscript

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The Jāmiʿ al-Tawārīkh, or "Compendium of Histories", is a historical manuscript written by Rashid al-Din Hamadani in the 13th century. It is considered one of the most important works of Persian historiography and is a primary source for the history of the Mongol Empire. The manuscript covers a wide range of topics, including the history of the Mongols, the history of the Islamic world, and the history of China.
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