Abbas II is known for his tolerance towards which group?
Christians
Jews
Hindus
Buddhists
Answer
Abbas II, the eighth Safavid shah, is known for his tolerance towards Christians, Jews and Zoroastrians. He allowed these religious minorities to practice their faiths freely, and he even built a church and a synagogue in his capital city, Isfahan. Abbas II's tolerance was unusual for the time, and it helped to make Iran a more tolerant and cosmopolitan place.
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