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he Safavid Empire was based in what is today Iran.
This Islamic Empire was strong enough to challenge the Ottomans in the west and the Mughals in the east.
Summary
The Safavid Empire lasted from 1501-1722
It covered all of Iran, and parts of Turkey and Georgia
The Safavid Empire was a theocracy
The state religion was Shi'a Islam
All other religions, and forms of Islam were suppressed
The Empire's economic strength came from its location on the trade routes
The Empire made Iran a centre of art, architecture, poetry and philosophy
The capital, Isfahan, is one of the most beautiful cities in the world
The key figures in the Empire were:
Isma'il I
Abbas I
The Empire declined when it became complacent and corrupt
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