Under Ismail I's rule, what area became part of the Safavid Empire?
Republic of Azerbaijan
Romania
Spain
Sudan
Answer
The Republic of Azerbaijan was incorporated into the Safavid Empire under the reign of Ismail I. This expansion marked a significant phase in the empire's territorial growth, as it extended the Safavids' influence and control over the region. By capturing Azerbaijan, Ismail I secured a strategically vital territory, solidifying the empire's position in the Caucasus and enhancing its geopolitical power.
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