The empire began in 1501 and the empire split into two groups in the mid-600's called Shia and Sunni.
The decline occurred in the early 1700s. Please see the Related Link below to learn more.
1747
Rise through the ottomans and and Made by Eal
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.
According to http://www.answers.com/safavid, Isfahan was the capital
Yes her father is Lebanese and From Safavid. And Safavid is Azerbaijanian empire.
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.
first shah Abbas was the leader of the safavid empire during its golden age.
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.