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Safavid rulers were shiites.

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No. The official religion of the Safavid Empire was Shiite Islam. They were also quite zealous rulers, forcibly converting many to Shiite Islam.


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the answer is B. Ottoman rulers believed that Muhammad's successor was his close friend Abu Bakr whereas Safavid rulers believed that Muhammad's successor was his own son-in-law Ali.


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The Ottoman and Safavid rulers implemented policies of religious tolerance to maintain stability and unity within their diverse empires, as well as to attract skilled individuals and promote economic growth.


Is an ottoman ruler is called a shia?

Not by a long shot. The rulers of the Ottoman Empire were the Sultan, in political matters, and the Caliph, in spiritual matters. Shiites (shia) are a sect of Islam vigorously opposed by the Ottoman Empire and were often seen as a fifth column with loyalties to the Ottoman Empire's rival: the Safavid Persian Empire.


Which Zoroastrian festival favored by the Safavid rulers of Iran was discontinued by Aurangzeb?

Zoroastrianism was the ancient pre-Islamic religion of Iran. The Zoroastrian festival of Nauroz was favored by the Safavid rulers of Iran. Moreover, celebrating this festival involves, a great deal of expenditure. Because of this reason Aurangzeb discontinued it.


Which statement accurately contrasts the Ottoman and Safavid empires in the 16th century?

Ottoman rulers believed that Muhammad's successor was his close friend Abu Bakr, whereas Safavid rulers believed that Muhammad's successor was his son-in-law Ali.


What problems did the Safavid Empire face and how did its rulers attempt to solve them?

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