The Safavid empire By aashna0768 Period: Jan 1, 1500 to Jan 1, 1725 The Safavid empire Jan 1, 1501 Ismail Ismail became shah of Persia. Jan 1, 1502 new begening The safavid empire began. Jan 1, 1508 Victory Ismail defeats the Uzbeks. He also conquered Baghdad. Jan 1, 1555 Peace The Safavids and the Ottomans declare peace.