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The '''Safavid Dynasty''' ruled an Iranian kingdom from 1502 to 1722 A.D. Established by [[Ismail Safavi]], they originated in Iranian [[Azerbaijan]]. He declared [[Iran]] a [[Shiite]] [[Islamic]] state - a designation that is still true today. | The '''Safavid Dynasty''' ruled an Iranian kingdom from 1502 to 1722 A.D. Established by [[Ismail Safavi]], they originated in Iranian [[Azerbaijan]]. He declared [[Iran]] a [[Shiite]] [[Islamic]] state - a designation that is still true today. | ||
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The Earth and Its Peoples A Global History, Bulliet et al, 2005. | The Earth and Its Peoples A Global History, Bulliet et al, 2005. | ||
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[[Category: Islam]] | [[Category: Islam]] | ||
Revision as of 02:25, December 22, 2008
The Safavid Dynasty ruled an Iranian kingdom from 1502 to 1722 A.D. Established by Ismail Safavi, they originated in Iranian Azerbaijan. He declared Iran a Shiite Islamic state - a designation that is still true today.
Sources
The Earth and Its Peoples A Global History, Bulliet et al, 2005.