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Created page with "== Origins and Establishment == The Safavid Dynasty, one of the most significant ruling dynasties of Iran, was established by Shah Ismail I in 1501. The dynasty originated from the Safaviyya Sufi order, which was established in the city of Ardabil in the Azerbaijan region. The Safavids ruled over one of the Gunpowder Empires, and they are noted for their efforts to convert Iran to Shia Islam from Sunni Islam. <div class='only_on_desktop im..."