The Safavid (not Salavid) Empire was ruled by the Safavid dynasty.
Isfahan was the capital city of the Safavid Empire. The Safavid Empire was considered Persia. IF you need more info, look up the "Safavid Empire"
There were Sufis in the Safavid Empire, but they were often persecuted and marginalized.
Yes, they did control the Safavid Empire.
Yes her father is Lebanese and From Safavid. And Safavid is Azerbaijanian empire.
According to http://www.answers.com/safavid, Isfahan was the capital
Sunni Muslims within the Safavid Empire were forced to become Shia Muslims.
The Safavid Empire is primarily made of SHIITE MUSLIMS, because that was the official religion of the empire. Numerous Persian Sunni Muslims were forcibly converted to Shiite Islam under Safavid rule.
The Ottoman Empire was controlled by Sunni Muslims, while the Safavid Empire was ruled by Shia Muslims.
first shah Abbas was the leader of the safavid empire during its golden age.
first shah Abbas was the leader of the safavid empire during its golden age.
The Persian empire was known for its artisans who produced rugs and pottery.