The Safavid Empire reached its height under the rule of [BLA…
The Safavid Empire reached its height under the rule of . In addition to his support for art, culture, and trade, this Shi’a Muslim ruler was an adept military commander. He built a large army comprised of slaves and increased the use of gunpowder in the armed forces while frequently fighting the Ottoman Empire. During his reign, he moved the Safavid capital from Qazvin to Isfahan.