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Abbas the Great was a powerful Persian ruler who led the Safavid Empire during the late 1500s and early 1600s, strengthening Iran's military and culture during a critical period in Middle Eastern history. He is remembered as one of the most important shahs of his dynasty because he expanded Iran's territory and influence while also promoting arts, architecture, and trade.
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- human
- Given name
- Abbas
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- Safavid Iran
- Place of birth
- Herat
- Place of death
- Behshahr
- Child
- Mohammad Baqer Mirza
- Father
- Mohammad Khodabanda
- Mother
- Khayr al-Nisa Begum
- Occupation
- shah
- Position held
- list of Safavid monarchs
- Languages spoken
- Georgian
- Religion
- Shia Islam
- Family
- Safavid dynasty
- Noble title
- shah
- Conflict
- Portuguese–Safavid wars
- Image
- Sultan Abbas I, Chehel Sotoun, 1647 painting.jpg
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- Abbas I of Persia
- date of birth
- 1571-01-27
- date of death
- 1629-01-19
- place of burial
- Imamzadeh Habib ibn Musa
- name in native language
- شاه عباس بزرگ
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- unmarried partner
- Tamar Amilakhori
- honorific prefix
- King of Kings
- manner of death
- natural causes
- relative
- Safi of Persia
- allegiance
- Safavid Iran
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