Ideology of Safavids

The declaration of Shi'ism as the state religion of Iran by Shah Ismail - 1501 Tabriz central mosque.

Foreigners had ruled Iran for years, when Shia movements began in the 15th century. Jabal Amil asked Muhaqqiq al-Karaki to help diffuse Shia Islam. The name of Safavid comes from Safi-ad-din Ardabili, who was an ancestor of Ismail I.

Safavid ideology introduced many new ideas in Iran and shia contemplative history. Modern Iran has been affected by the Shia-tendency of Safavid kings and their ancestors beliefs.

See also

• Safavid conversion of Iran to Shia Islam

References

• J.Newman Andrew, Safavid Iran: Rebirth of a Persian Empire, I.B Tarius & Co Ltd ISBN:9781860646676
• Levy Janey, Understanding Iran, IRAN and the SHIA, Rosen Publishing Group, Inc ISBN:9781435852822
• J. Andrea Alfred, The Human Record: Sources of Global History - Since 1500, Wadsworth, ISBN:9780495913085
• Jurdi Abisaab Rula, Converting Persia: Religion and Power in the Safavid Empire, I.B Tarius & Co Ltd ISBN:186064970X

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