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Sam Mirza, known by his dynastic name of Shah Safi, was the sixth shah of Safavid Iran, ruling from 1629 to 1642. Abbas the Great was succeeded by his grandson, Safi. A reclusive and passive character, Safi was unable to fill the power vacuum which his grandfather had left behind. His officials undermined his authority and revolts constantly broke out across the realm. The continuing war with the…
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politics · Safavid Shah of Iran from 1629 to 1642 · shah · politician · monarch · also Safi of Persia, Safi of Safavi, Persia
Born 1 January 1611 · Died 11 May 1642 · Q355327
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Died 1642-05-11.
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Career landmark: list of Safavid monarchs (1629–1642).
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