Neoplatonism and the Pax Mongolica in the making of <i>ṣulḥ-i kull</i>. A view from Akbar's millennial history

Abstract This article argues that ṣulḥ-i kull (peace for all) as a specific term was introduced in the 1590s by small group of avant-garde Neoplatonists who worked at court Mughal emperor Akbar. It only following century developed into ethos became ideological mainstay rule both internally, its administrative elites, and externally, vis-à-vis their main rivals: Uzbeks Central Asia Safavids Iran. The early stages making this ideology can be followed some detail studying Akbar's neglected millennial history, Tarikh-i Alfi . In fact, vast world history demonstrates apart from Neoplatonic akhlāq , there another important building block so far has been missing altogether is, practical model Pax Mongolica, established under Chinggis Khan, most famous ancestors. Most crucially, it is we find legacies Persianate Mongol yasa (law) married to each other. through peace Mongols all.