Safavid Iran
Also known as Safavid Empire, Safavid Persia
historical empire that existed between 1501 and 1736
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The Safavid Empire was a powerful Persian state that ruled from 1501 to 1736, making it one of the most significant empires in Middle Eastern history. It matters because it shaped the region's politics, culture, and religion during a crucial period when it was a major rival to the Ottoman Empire and a center of Persian civilization.
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The Guarded Domains of Iran, commonly called Safavid Iran, Safavid Persia or the Safavid Empire, was one of the largest and longest-lasting Iranian empires. It was ruled by the Safavid dynasty from 1501 to 1736, albeit others place the end on the year 1722, when Isfahan fell to the Afghans. It is often considered the beginning of modern Iranian history, as well as one of the gunpowder empires.
Shah Ismail I established Twelver Shi'ism as the official religion of the empire, marking one of the most important turning points in the history of Islam.