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In 1501 the Safavid Empire was founded by Ismail I.
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The Al-Kazimiyyah Shrine was origanly built in 799, but was ordered to be reconstructed in 1508.
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Abbas 1 of Persia came into power after his predecisor Mohammad had resigned. Abbas is considered the greatest ruler of the Safavid Dynasty.
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The Mosque of Shaykh Lutfallah's construction was ordered by Abbas I.
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The Shaj Mosque was build under Abbas I's rule. During Abbas I's rule he had many mosques built.
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Husayn saw the downfall of the Safavid Dynasty under his rule.
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The Safavid Dynasty was invaded by the Hotaki Dynasty and was beaten, but later regained control.
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During the 17th Centery the Safavid Empire was facing more and more enemies. The Empire was finaly disestablished in 1736