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The Ilkhanate, founded by Hulagu, was a Mongol empire that ruled over parts of modern-day Iran, Iraq, Turkey, and Afghanistan in the 13th and 14th centuries. Hulagu, a grandson of Genghis Khan, led the Mongol invasion of the Middle East and established the Ilkhanate as a branch of the Mongol Empire. The empire played a significant role in the history of the region, influencing politics, culture, and trade.