The Organization and Ideology of cavaliers (Javānmardān) during the Mongol Era

The Organization and Ideology of cavaliers (Javānmardān) during the Mongol Era

The people of Futuwwa or the Javanmardan, during the medieval centuries of Iranian history, held a very prominent social and political position. Researchers believe that this social class had the greatest social influence in the regions under the sway of Iranian civilization after Sufism. Additionally, the Javanmardan had a very cohesive and structured internal organization, which allowed them to leverage their power in the social and political issues of their time. To enter the Futuwwa organization, specific stages and ranks had to be meticulously followed under the supervision of a spiritual guide or mentor. The Javanmardan adhered to particular ethical principles that identified them as guardians of social morality. In terms of educational content, they were quite similar to Sufis and Malamatiyya.

Shideh / M. Sadeghani