Berke Khan of the Golden Horde: The Mongol Leader Who Forged a Muslim Khanate

Berke Khan, the grandson of Genghis Khan, remains an under-recognized figure despite his historical significance. In this pioneering English-language work, Flamur Vehapi provides a scholarly exploration of Berke Khan, the Mongol leader who embraced Islam and established a Muslim khanate amidst an empire often in conflict with the Muslim world. This concise biography separates fact from fiction, offering a balanced account based on extensive research from Turkic, Mongol, and Western sources. The book includes detailed timelines, maps, and a glossary of terms, providing a comprehensive view of this influential Golden Horde leader. International Acclaim for Berke Khan of the Golden Horde “Flamur has compiled all of this scholarly work into a concise, well-informed, and captivating story … This is an endlessly engaging book, an accessible read on a significant historical figure.” —Burhan al-Din Fili , author of The Spectacular Escape “Herewith I would like to congratulate Flamur for this essential work. It is important to find out how the Mongols embraced Islam and spread the faith into Asia; what the challenges were and who was responsible for such an important event. A great book!” —Stef Keris , author of Europe’s Forgotten Ottoman Heritage and founder of Al-Muqaddima “ Berke Khan of the Golden Horde is an easy-to-read, concise story of Berke Khan, the first major Mongol Muslim leader, and the impact he had on the Golden Horde and its successors in the region to this day. A perfect companion to Ertugrul Gazi: A Very Short Biography .” —Brandon Mayfield , author of Atheism Versus Belief “This is an impressively researched and intelligently reasoned biography. Well-written and full of surprises!” —Naser Bresa , professor, author of Alo, komiteti? “In Berke Khan of the Golden Horde , Flamur delivers a meticulously detailed account of Berke Khan, a medieval Muslim leader whose courage to embrace Islam led to profound historical shifts. Through a well-crafted narrative, Flamur presents Berke Khan as not only a strong leader but also a timeless role model for modern Muslims, illustrating how faith can transform both individual lives and the course of history.” —Laureta Rexha , author of When My Absence Becomes a Moon Also by Flamur Vehapi The World According to Sami Frashëri , 2024 Kosovo: A Brief Chronology , 2023 Verses of the Heart: Poems , 2021 Ertugrul Ghazi: A Very Short Biography , 2021 The Book of Great Quotes , 2018 The Book of Albanian Sayings: Cultural Proverbs , 2017 Peace and Conflict Resolution in Islam , 2016 A Cup with Rumi: Poems , 2015 The Alchemy of Mind: Poems , 2008, 2016 Sfidat Jetike: Poezi , 2002 Translations The Expansion of Islam by Sami Frashëri, 2019 The Album of Aphorisms by Sami Frashëri, 2019 —- ISBN: 9781954935075 | ISBN10: 1954935072 | ISBN-13: 978-1954935075