The Safavid Empire By lawruk&dick Jan 1, 1499 Iran is seized Ismal’il began to seize most of present day Iran. Jan 1, 1501 The Safavid Emprie is born Isma’il creates the Safavid Empire. Jan 1, 1514 The Battle of Chaldiran The Battle of chaldiran occurs. Jan 1, 1587 Shah Abbas Shah Abbas takes the throne Jan 1, 1736 Nadir Shah Afshar Nadir Shah Afshar Conquers land to India Jan 1, 2012 Nadir Shah Afshar is assassinated
