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who was the founder of the safavids
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what branch of islam did the safavids align themselves with
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who was the founder of the safavids safi al-Din
what branch of islam did the safavids align themselves with shi'a
why did the safavids concentrate on building a powerful army to protect themselves from potential enemies (ottomans, uzbect, mughal empire)
what is the name of the 12 year old who defeated the persians and took the tittle "shah" isma'il
define "shah" ancient persian title : king
who isma'il and what religion did he establish as the state religion became a religious tyrant. shi'ism
due to isma'il becoming a religious tyrant, what happened to citizens who didnt convert to s=the state religion they were put to death
why did selim the grim of the ottoman empire order the execution of all shi'a in th eottoman empire isma'il destroyed the sunni population
how did the ottomans win the battle of chaldiran using artillery(large-caliber guns)
how did tahmasp's cultural borrowing lead to the expansion of the safavid empire adopted the use of artillery with his military forces
who was "shah abbas" abbas the great. help create a safavid culture and golden age
explain the reforms of shah abbas in the military limited the power of the military and created 2 new army
3 reforms shah abbas made to the safavid governemnt punished corruption severely, promoted only officials who proved their competence and loyalty, and hired foreigners from neighboring countries
what was the direct result of shah abbas proving his tolerance ot the europeans industry, trade and art exchanges grew
what was the new capital of the safavids esfahan
why was esfahan the most beautiful city in the world showplace for artisans who worked in buildings and the objects in them
who did the artisits of the safavid empire learn european design from during their trip to italy chinese
what "local craft" became a "national industry" due to the high demand from europenas carpet
why did the safavid empire decline so quickly poor leadership
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