THE MONGOLIAN’S FIRST NOYAN in THE MIDDLE EAST CORMAGUN

The Mongol Empire expanded quite rapidly during the time of ？gedei Khan who claimed the throne after the death of Genghis Khan in 1227. In 1241, the borders of the empire extended from the East China Sea to Central Europe. Although the occupation of Russia drew attention of the contemporary historians, the settlement of another Mongolian army in Iran and the Caucasus is ignored. This study focuses on Carmagun Noyan, who succeeded to seize Armenia, Georgia, and the Caucasus by the Mongolian army from 1232 to 1241 during the reign of ？gedei Khan. First of all, this work attempts to explain Cormagun's relationship with Genghis Khan, including his position in the Mongol army, why he was elected to be sent to the Middle East, and as well as his descent. Furthermore, it focuses on Iran's invasion, Cormagun's relations with Harezmshah Sultan Celaleddin, and the administrative structures that the Mongols establish in the newly seized countries. In addition, the Caucasus was examined within the context of the Mongol invasions. When it is investigated how Cormagun established and exercised military dominance, it appears that there was a gradual transition from military force to civilian control. In this work, a summary of the campaigns of Cormagun and the invasion strategy of the Mongols is given