jan 1, 1501 - The Safavid Empire
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The Empire was founded by the Safavids, a Sufi order that goes back to Safi al-Din (1252-1334). Safi al-Din converted to Shi'ism and was a Persian nationalist. The Safavid brotherhood was originally a religious group. ... The Safavid Empire dates from the rule of Shah Ismail (ruled 1501-1524)
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