The Safavid Empire

the Rise of the Safavid Dynasty

• Shah Ismail started the Safavid Empire.

Conditions at it's Climax

• Had many clashes with the Ottomans who were overall superior
• Had many rebellions due to costly wars

Reasons for the Decline of the Safavid

• Shah Abbas I died in 1629. His death marked the beginning of the end for the Safavid empire
• After Abbas I's death his sons were put into protection. This lead to ill- equipped leaders.
• Safi, Abbas's son and heir was extremely cruel. He murdered all claimants to the throne, including his mother.
• All this lead to a decline in trade, which lead to a decline in it's military. In 1722 Afghan invaders reached the capital of the Safavid empire.

Role of the Shah

• The Shah was the supreme leader of the Safavid empire.

Safavid Economy

• The Safavid Empire's economy was mostly based on trade
• Traded mostly silk, persian carpets, and textiles with europ.
• Also traded horses and goat hair and spices as well

Culture

• Islamic dominating
• Artisians were an important part of the Safavid empire

Islamic Awareness

• The Islamic awareness society try to teach people the way of proper Islam
• It would be hard to be Muslim in america now, because of radical islam. Many americans believe that all muslims are radical Muslim.

Taj Mahal

• A burial place of Shah Jahan's third and favorite wife.
• Also s mosque of Islmic place of worships