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Seda: Voices of Iran

1501-1890

1501

Shah Ismail I becomes first ruler of Islamic Safavid dynasty; Shi'i Islam declared state religion.

1639 

Treaty of Qasr-e Shirin (or Treaty of Zuhab) ends about 150 years of war against Ottoman Empire.

1736

Nadir Shah becomes monarch; end of Safavid dynasty.

1828 

Iran cedes control of Caucasus to Russia after second Russo-Persian war.

1890 

"Tobacco Riots:" ruler Naser al-Din Shah forced to withdraw trade concessions granted to Britain after mass protests.


 

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