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The early Mongols were actually very inclined toward Christianity. It was the major religion of their empire. Sorghaghtani Beki, mother of Möngke, Kublai, and Hulagu was a Christian and so were some of their wives. Hulagu Khan conquerored Baghdad specifically with aid from Christians. You should read Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World by Jack Weatherford, if you are interested in the topic. It's a great read.
The sack of Baghdad marked the end of Islams golden age and interestingly the Christians were spared. After this Islam was in decline until the end of the Christian imperial age. This allowed the reconquest of Spain and meant the colonial era was dominated by Christians.
Thanks for the book recommendarion.
Not sure Christianity was ever the major religion though. There were only 3000 Nestorian Christians in Baghdad and China was Buddhist / Confucian. Many of conquered lands were Muslim
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