In the 13th century, young slave Hitara was entrusted by a trader to a family of scholars in Tus, eastern Iran, for her education. She first tried to flee, but learned the value of knowledge. Mistress Fatima cherished her like a daughter, and she studied works including Euclid’s Elements. Eight years after heir Muhammad left for Nishapur to pursue learning, the Mongols attacked Tus. Tolui’s army captured Hitara; Fatima died protecting her. Elements was seized too. Taken to Mongolia, Hitara began plotting revenge against the Mongols.
In the 13th century, young slave Hitara was entrusted by a trader to a family of scholars in Tus, eastern Iran, for her education. She first tried to flee, but learned the value of knowledge. Mistress Fatima cherished her like a daughter, and she studied works including Euclid’s Elements. Eight years after heir Muhammad left for Nishapur to pursue learning, the Mongols attacked Tus. Tolui’s army captured Hitara; Fatima died protecting her. Elements was seized too. Taken to Mongolia, Hitara began plotting revenge against the Mongols.
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