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Period: Jan 1, 1483 to Jan 1, 1500
Safi al-Din
Safi al-Din was the founder of the Safavid Empire. The Safavid Empire was named after him. He died in 1524 -
Jan 1, 1500
Safavids convert to Shi'ism
Safavids align themselves with the Shi'ism branch of Islam. -
Period: Jan 1, 1501 to Jan 1, 1524
Isma'il
Saffavid ruler who came to power at the age of fourteen. Despite his age, he proved to be a compitent leader and by the age of 16, he had conquered modern-day Iran. He was the first ruler to declare hiself ruler or shah. Later on in his reign, Isma'il became a religious tyrant, killing all citizens who refused to convert to Shi'ism. He destroyed the Sunni population of Baghdad in his confrontation with the Ottoman Turks. He also fought against Selim the Grim in the battle of Chaldiran. -
Jan 1, 1514
Battle of Chaldrian
Battle of Chaldrian takes place. Selim the Grim (Ottoman Turks) and Isma'il fight over religion. -
Jan 1, 1524
Death of Safi al-Din
Safi al-Din, founder of the Safavids, dies -
Period: Dec 31, 1524 to Jan 1, 1576
Tahmasp
Isma'il's son who expanded the Safavid empire up to the Caucasus Mountains northeast of Turkey. He brough Christians under Safavid rule and laid the groundwork for the Golden age of the Safavid Empire. -
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Shah Abbas
Shah Abbas created the Safavid culture that drew from the best of the Ottoman, Persian, and Arab worlds. He reformed the Safavid military, limiting the power of the redheads and creating two new armies loyal only to him. Abbas also reformed the Safavid government, severly punishong corruption and promoting only the loyal and compitent officials. Abbas also created relations with Europe. He also rebuild and beutified the capital city of Isfahan. -
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Safi
Abbas pampered, spoiled, and incompitant prince who lead the Safavids to their decline. -
Fall of eastern Safavid empire
Tribal armies from Afghanistan take over estern portions of Safavid realm. -
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Nadir Shah Afshar
Nadir Shah Afshar was a cruel, but effecient ruler of the saffavid Empire. He reconquerored all the way to India and created a new Persia. He was asassined by his own troops because of his cruelity. The Saffavid Empire died with him. -
Nadir Shah killed
Nadir Shah, a cruel leader was asassined by his own troops. The Safavid Empire died with him.
