And the legacy of Shah 'Abbas's achievement can still be clearly seen in this programme's object, the alam, which was made around 1700. This Shi'a Iran of the Safavid shahs, sophisticated and ...

Selim’s Ottoman forces numbered approximately 450, while Shah Ismail’s brother, who led the Safavid Persian forces, had a force of around 3,000 men. It was a resounding victory for the ...

Nestled in the heart of Isfahan, Hasht Behesht Palace stands as one of the most exquisite remnants of the Safavid era. Known ...

First Vice-President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Mehriban Aliyeva, accompanied by her daughters Leyla ...