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Isfahan became the capital of Persia during the Safavid dynasty in the early 16th century, specifically under Shah Abbas I, who reigned from 1588 to 1629. He transformed the city into a cultural and political center, leading to a period of significant architectural and artistic development. Isfahan remained the capital until the fall of the Safavid dynasty in the early 18th century.

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