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Mantle of the Sufi Kings investigates the pivotal role of Sufism in early modern Iranian politics and state formation. Through detailed historical analysis, Hani Khafipour demonstrates how Sufi orders and mystical teachings became integral to legitimizing royal authority and constructing political identity during a transformative period in Persian history.
The book traces the intricate connections between spiritual movements and temporal power, revealing how Sufi leaders and institutions influenced dynastic politics, court culture, and administrative structures. Khafipour argues that understanding Sufism is essential to comprehending the political dynamics and cultural developments that defined early modern Iran. This work contributes significantly to Islamic intellectual history and the study of religion’s role in state formation.
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