The Consequences of the rule on the Ilkhanate on the course of medical science in iran (654-736 AH, 1335-1256 A.D)

Most contemporary historians and scholars have considered the domination of the Mongol tribes over Iran not only as one of the causes of the decline of science and knowledge in this land but also mentioned this event as one of the reasons for the decline of Islamic civilization. Medical science was one of the sciences that was considered during the flourishing of Islamic civilization in Iran and scientists active in this field achieved significant results and achievements. This study aims to study the medical science in the Ilkanid period from different angles to answer the question of what is the place of medical science in the Ilkanid period. Has the Mongol domination and the formation of the Ilkhanate government caused the decline of this science in Iran or not?

The present research has been done with a descriptive-analytical approach and based on the collection of research files from library studies.

A study of documents, documents and historical and scientific sources of Iran in the Ilkhanate era shows that the unhealthy lifestyle of the Mongols and their lack of medical science has caused medical science and the skills of physicians in the conquered areas including Iran to be considered by Mongol leaders. With the formation of the patriarchal government and the coming to power of Iranian Scientist statesmen and their victory over witches and alchemists, the position of physicians among the Ilkhans was further enhanced, which resulted in the revival of scientific activities in various fields of medicine.

In order to organize this research, while observing the authenticity of the texts, honesty and fidelity have been observed.

Contrary to the common belief of medical science and related activities in the Ilkhanate era, For the reasons that will be mentioned , not only has it not declined, but in some ways it has moved forward in the coming periods. Construction of medical centers and medical education, directing medical knowledge to other educational centers such as observatories and schools, extensive scientific relations in the field of medicine with other nations, especially China, localization of medicinal plants, description and writing of medical works are examples of this forward movement in the field Medical science has been in this period.