Which empire did Ismail I establish?
Mughal
Ottoman
Safavid
Timurid
Answer
The Safavid Empire, founded by Ismail I in 1501, emerged as a powerful dynasty that ruled over vast territories in modern-day Iran, Azerbaijan, and parts of Armenia and Iraq. Ismail's reign marked the beginning of a new era characterized by political and cultural consolidation, religious transformation with the adoption of Shia Islam as the official religion, and remarkable achievements in art, architecture, and literature.
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