Reflections on the Industry's Thought of Khajeh Rashidodin Fazlollah Hamedani

Subject Areas : Epistemological and methodological researcher of historical research

Amir Teymour Rafiei ¹

1 - استادیار گروه تاریخ دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی محلات

Received: 2016-07-12 Accepted : 2016-07-12 Published : 2008-03-20

Keywords: Irrigation, agriculture, Ghazan Khan, Ilkhanids, Khajeh Rashidedin Fazlollah Hamedani, economic thoughts,

Abstract :

  Khajeh Rashidedin Fazlollah Hamedani(645-718 AH, 1246-1318 AD) was the physician, historian, minister and celebrated politician of great Ilkhani Kings like Ghazan Khan and Uljayto. Undoubtedly, he has played a great role in influencing the late Ilkahni Kings concerning the administration of a series of reformations, specifically in economy, rural and urban developments and the stabilization of tax system. So it seems necessary to study Khajeh Rashid’s social activities both comprehensively and analytically. This study attempts to analyze his economic thoughts implemented in Ghazan Khan’s reign. The following items will seem specific attention: Restoring the dilapidated irrigation network in order to boost agriculture and gardening Renovating the desert lands and supporting the farmers and villagers through the stabilization of tax on their lands (tribute) and the other taxes paid to treasury. Recognition of their land ownership and the return of the farmers who had deserted their lands.