Caliph Al-Mansur and Hulagu Khan

This research discusses life and careers of the Mongol Khan Hulagu and the Abbasid Caliph Mansur in the light of the Machiavellian leadership theory. It aims to explore whether Machiavellianism is a necessary attribute in ensuring an undisputed rule or dominion. Although Machiavelli’s advocacy of ru...

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Main Authors: Siddiq, Sayma Aamal, Islam, Arshad
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Language:English
Published: IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia 2017
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spelling my.iium.irep.749042019-10-07T07:36:39Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/74904/ Caliph Al-Mansur and Hulagu Khan Siddiq, Sayma Aamal Islam, Arshad DS119.7 Arab-Israeli Conflict This research discusses life and careers of the Mongol Khan Hulagu and the Abbasid Caliph Mansur in the light of the Machiavellian leadership theory. It aims to explore whether Machiavellianism is a necessary attribute in ensuring an undisputed rule or dominion. Although Machiavelli’s advocacy of ruthlessness and deception promises a successful, unchallenged reign, it largely ignores the psychological aspect as well as the repercussions of suppressing the spiritual self. With reference to al-Mansur, who epitomized the Machiavellian prince, it can be deduced that this eventually leads to psychological trauma, as a result of guilt and fear of retribution, casting a shadow on one’s political success. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia 2017 Book PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/74904/1/74904_Caliph%20Al-Mansur%20and%20Hulagu%20Khan.pdf Siddiq, Sayma Aamal and Islam, Arshad (2017) Caliph Al-Mansur and Hulagu Khan. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia. ISBN 978-967-418-628-9
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Caliph Al-Mansur and Hulagu Khan
description This research discusses life and careers of the Mongol Khan Hulagu and the Abbasid Caliph Mansur in the light of the Machiavellian leadership theory. It aims to explore whether Machiavellianism is a necessary attribute in ensuring an undisputed rule or dominion. Although Machiavelli’s advocacy of ruthlessness and deception promises a successful, unchallenged reign, it largely ignores the psychological aspect as well as the repercussions of suppressing the spiritual self. With reference to al-Mansur, who epitomized the Machiavellian prince, it can be deduced that this eventually leads to psychological trauma, as a result of guilt and fear of retribution, casting a shadow on one’s political success.
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