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Which Dynasty did Albuquerque establish diplomatic ties with in Persia?

  • Mughal Dynasty

  • Ottoman Dynasty

  • Safavid Dynasty

  • Timurid Dynasty

Answer

In 1510, Afonso de Albuquerque, the Portuguese Viceroy of India, established diplomatic ties with the Safavid Dynasty in Persia. Albuquerque sought an alliance with the Safavids against the Ottoman Empire, which was also seeking to expand its influence in the region. The Safavids were interested in an alliance with the Portuguese because they wanted to gain access to European weapons and technology.
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