Islam During The Yuan Dynasty
The establishment of the Yuan Dynasty in China had dramatically benefited Islam in China in contrast to previous dynasties. Foreigners in China were given an elevated status in the hierarchy of the new regime. The impact on China by its Muslims at this time, including the advancement of Chinese science and the designing of Dadu is vast and largely unknown. It is estimated that in the fourteenth century, the total population of Muslims was 4,000,000.
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