1. about the subject

Increase in the significance level of historical knowledge
(early IX–XIII centuries)

The IX-XIII centuries might be distinguished as a special period in the history of Azerbaijan. During this period, especially in the XI-XII centuries, Azerbaijan reached a high level in the development philosophical and public opinion. The historical works written in this period are now unavailable. There is a little information about the activities of the historian of this period Mkhitar Goshun (1130–1213). "The Albanian Chronicle" and "The Code of laws" by him are popular. In the "Chronicle" he describes the events of 1130–1162. This work was not completed.

As for "The code of law", it shares the same fate with "the History of Albania" by Moisey Kalankatuklu, as stated by Z. Bunyadov
“It is known that “Dastanagirk” or “The Code of Law” is the main work by Mkhitar Goshun and it was written by the author in about 1184. However, the publishers of his work, for some reasons, added the word "hayos" to its title, which was not actually mentioned in the manuscript, and thus the work was made-up as: "Datastanageirk hayos", meaning "The Code of Armenian Law".

The growing importance of historical knowledge in this period was due to literary and artistic works written on this topic. For example, the works by Gatran Tabrizi (1012–1088), Khagani (1126–1199), Falaki (1108–1180), Abulula (XII), Nizami Ganjavi (1141–1209)

Development of the history on a centralized basis
(XIII–XIV centuries)

In the 13th and 14th centuries, Azerbaijan came under the rule of the Mongols. This period is characterized with the battles and marches of the Timurids, the Golden Horde, and the Jalairis in Azerbaijan and for Azerbaijan. Philosophical idea about Azerbaijan got developed.

The historical literature of this period was mainly written by Ganjali Kirakos (1201–1272), Muhammad ibn Hindushah Nakhchivani (late thirteenth century - second half of the fourteenth century), Abdurrashid al-Bakuvi (second half of XIV century and early fifteenth century). – Abu Bakr al Gutbi al Ahari (XIV century).
Kirakos's work dates back to the early days of the Mongol marches and attacks. "According to its structure, his work " History "consists of 66 chapters. 22 of them are dedicated to Armenia, 18 to Albania, 7 to Georgia… The content and composition of the "History" makes it clear that it is extremely wrong to call it "Armenian history." During the reign of Hulakis, the history was developed on a centralized way as well. A compendium of chronicles was compiled under the direction of F. Rashidaddin (1247–1318).
The "Compendium of Chronicles" can be considered as an example of the idea of Azerbaijan history, taking into account its improvement and the influence of Azerbaijanians in the formation of basic views.

Historical views were also reflected in the works by Avhadi Maraghali (1274–1338), Gazi Burhanaddin (1344–1398), Nasimi (1369–1417) and other members of Azerbaijan literature.

The attitude towards Mongol Empire was also described in the folk literature, for example bayatis.