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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 | Ambassador/Head of the European Commission Delegation to Jordan, Mr Patrick Renauld, accompanied by a delegation of the EU Member States, visited on Tuesday the municipalities of Safawi and Azraq, located respectively in Mafraq and Zarqa governorates. Through this offer we are looking at delivering unmatched value to the 3 million strong NRI population in the US, who reach out to their friends and family in India," Safawi added. An official Iranian newspaper quoted Iran's Revolutionary Guards Commander, Major General Yehya Safawi as saying, "If a war is waged, all ships that pass through the Gulf will be in the line of fire of the Revolutionary Guards. |
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