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Ismail I's reign is considered the beginning of which country's modern history?

  • Turkey

  • India

  • Iran

  • Iraq

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Iran's modern history begins with the reign of Ismail I, the founder of the Safavid dynasty in 1501. He established Shia Islam as the official religion, marking a significant shift from the previous Sunni rule. Ismail I's reign ushered in a period of cultural, political, and economic prosperity, consolidating and expanding the territories that laid the foundation for modern Iran.
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