Safavid Empire under rule of Shah Abbas (apr 19, 1588 – jun 29, 1629)
Description:
The Safavid Empire reached its peak under the rule of Shah Abbas, also known as Abbas the Great. It used European weapons and unified through Shi'a Islam. It was an example of the continuity in conflicts over different beliefs and religions across groups becuase of its relationship with the Ottomans.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 19, 1588
jun 29, 1629
~ 41 years