At what age did Abbas II inherit the throne?
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Answer
Abbas II was the Safavid Shah of Persia from 1642 to 1666. He was the grandson of Shah Abbas I and succeeded his father Safi I to the throne at the age of 9. Abbas II was a weak and indecisive ruler who was unable to control the powerful Safavid nobility. The country was plagued by civil war and rebellion during his reign.
Unveiling Abbas II: The Reign of a Legendary Persian Shah
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