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साफाविद
Also known as Safavid Empire, Safavid Persia
historical empire that existed between 1501 and 1736
AI overview
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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Wikidata facts
- Official name
- مملکت ایران
- Demonym
- صفوی
- Population
- 20000000
- Area
- 2850000
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- inception
- 1501-00-00
- dissolved, abolished or demolished date
- 1736-03-08
- Commons category
- Safavid Empire