115. The Great Conversion: How Iran became Shia
Empire
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The Rise and Fall of Ismail's Empire
This chapter explores the reign of Shah Ismail, emphasizing his establishment of Shiaism in Persia and the significant defeat at the Battle of Chaldiran. It highlights the transformative impacts of his leadership on the political and religious landscape of Persia, as well as the complex relationships formed with neighboring regions during a tumultuous era.
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