A contemplation on the historiography of “Turkestannameh” written by Bartold with emphasis on the Mongol period

eastern orientalists (Russians) have different thoughts and ideas rather than the west ones about Mongol period. These east scholars (mostly Russians) have special views on historical events for various reasons, which in many cases differ and sometimes contradict the views of Western scholars. Despite the importance of the work of Russian scholars on the Mongol period, their research has characteristics such as: superficial and personalized approaches, exaggeration, prejudice, proposing specific analytical forms, justification, etc. Meanwhile, Barthold, the Russian author of the famous book “Turkestannameh”, although he is among the east scholars, but his views and attitudes are somewhat different from them, and in some cases his views are closer to those of Western scholars. However, this article seeks to discuss Barthold's different position and for the Mongol invasion and how they continue. The research method in this research will be based on critique and comparison.