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This scholarly work examines the evolution of the Safavid dynasty, which began as an apocalyptic mystical movement in Iranian Azarbaijan and developed into a vast Irano-Islamic empire stretching from Baghdad to Herat. The author explores how the Safavid state crafted a unique political discourse reflecting the social and religious diversity of 16th-century Iran. Focusing on state-sponsored rhetoric, the book analyzes official chancellery materials to understand how the Safavids asserted their political and religious authority in a complex environment.

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