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Safavid dynasty(1502–1736) Persian dynasty. It was founded by Isma'il I, who, by converting his people from Sunnite to Shi'ite Islam and adopting the trappings of Persian monarchy, planted the seeds of a unique national and religious identity. He captured Tabriz from the Ak Koyunlu and became shah of Azerbaijan (1501) and Persia (1502). 'Abbas I (r. 1588–1629) brought the dynasty to its peak; his capital, Esfahan, was the centre of Safavid architectural achievement. The dynasty declined in the century following his reign, pressed by the Ottoman Empire and the Mughal dynasty, and fell when a weak shah, Tahmasp II, was deposed by his general, Nadir Shah. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Shah 'Abbas, who came to the throne in 1587 as the fifth ruler of the Safavid dynasty, transformed four key sites: Isfahan, as the new capital, the Ardabil ancestral shrine, the Mashhad burial site of Imam Riza, the only Shia imam (infallible spiritual guide) who is buried in Iran, and Qum, the shrine city of Fatimeh Ma'sumeh, Imam Riza's sister. The founder of Safavid Dynasty of Iran, Shah Ismail I, successfully established Iran as an independent country since the 7th century A. 1502 Safavid dynasty make Shia Islam the official religion. |
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