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An account of the dynasty, their roots in opposition to the Al Khanids, their adherence to Shia belief and practice, and their decline. Includes a list of rulers and dates.
www.iranchamber.com
A summary view of the Iranian dynasty who ruled Iran and Iraq from 1501-1736, and their conflict with the Sunni Ottoman Empire.
www.hyperhistory.com
An account of the first large, lasting Shi'ite state, the Safavid state in Iran. Part of a larger presentation on Shia history.
www.wsu.edu
A history of the dynasty, with a focus on their art and culture; includes illustrations.
www.artarena.force9.co.uk
A brief outline of the Shia dynasty which seized power in Tabriz, their capital. Their leader Ismail was proclaimed Shah of Iran.
www.country-studies.com
BBC - The Safavid Empire (1501 - 1722)
An account of the empire, based in what is today Iran, and strong enough to challenge the Ottomans in the west and the Mughals in the east.
www.bbc.co.uk