Investigating and Analyzing the Attitude of Iranian Governments towards the Shiite Religion based on Coin Inscriptions (From the 4th century to the 7th century AH)

Numismatics plays a prominent role in recognizing religious developments. With the formation of various Islamic sects, as well as the emergence of independent governments in the Islamic world, the religious beliefs of the various rulers were reflected in the slogans engraved on their coins. During the 4 th to 7 th centuries AH, Shiite slogans and texts were engraved on the coins of some Iranian rulers. Examining the Shiite slogans engraved on the coins of each of these rulers' government provides valuable information about their religious attitudes and policies. The Question of the present study is to investigate and analyze the Shiite concepts and slogans engraved on the coins of Musafirids, Buyids, Bavandids and Nezari Ismaili of Iran during the Alamut period. The aim of the study is to Recognize the religious beliefs and policies of these rulers. The research method is descriptive-analytical. The results of the research will show the Shiite affiliations and policies of these rulers and the role and application of numismatics in the Studies of Shiite history in Iran.