Political Dialogues of Sultan Massoud Ghaznavi with Courtiers in the Illustrated History of Beyhaqi

The History of Beyhaqi written by Abolfazl Mohammad bin Hussein Beyhaqi was published during the contemporary Ghaznavid period and became a great historical artwork. Being attentive to political dialogues can be helpful in recognizing the political and social developments of this period by studying the contents of the mentioned book. Also, such interchanges are essential in achieving authoritarian goals and political and social power in Iran and other Islamic countries. The method of this research is analytical-descriptive through library studies. The findings of the study indicate that Amir Massoud, relying on his political conversations in the exercise of power, sought to dominate his thoughts over other beliefs and political views of courtiers. He considered this space a necessary path for the growth and consolidation of political and social sovereignty, both in the field of domestic and foreign policy. He uses behavioral and speech skills in the political and social space, such as: facial expressions and gestures, motions and other behaviors, both on his own and those of his other advisers, a comprehensive goal bestowed a deep belief in consolidation. An in-depth look at the political currents of his reign reveals insights and themes such as authoritarianism, intimidation, punishment, repression of intellectual and political opponents, and espionage. Diverse personal, social and political situations of courtiers, considering their temperaments and beliefs, is an important part of the political conversations of Sultan Massoud Ghaznavi with the courtiers in the illustrated history of Beyhaqi.

1. An analysis of the themes and goals of the political dialogues of Sultan Massoud Ghaznavi in ​​the history of Beyhaqi. 2. Examining the conversations of Sultan Massoud with the courtiers in the illustrated history of Beyhaqi.

Research questions:

 1. What are the themes and goals of Massoud Ghaznavi's political conversations with the courtiers according to the contents of Beyqi's history? 2. What is the reflection of the political conversations of Sultan Massoud Ghaznavi in ​​the illustrated history of Beyhaqi?