According to historians, when did Safavid state see a decline?
Middle years of Abbas II's reign
Beginning of Abbas II's reign
End of Abbas II's reign
After the reign of Abbas II
Answer
The Safavid state began to decline in the middle years of Abbas II's reign, as a result of internal political and economic problems, as well as military defeats. In particular, the Ottoman Empire began to reassert its power in the region, and the Safavids were forced to cede territory.
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