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Safavid Persia Period 2

= Profile: = Conveniently located between the Mughul and Ottoman Empires, I have been settled by the Turks and Mongol people. I’ve become successful since then and am currently rebuilding my cities and developing my trading techniques. Trade is something that interests me greatly. I hope to bring much trade to my region by inviting merchants and artisans from China to come and teach my people the way of trade. I also send my merchants and traders a long the silk route to China. Trade brings in a huge profit for our country.

We have many different varieties of people that make up our culture and region. To unify ourselves our ruler Shah Abbas developed our military. He used much of our funds to gather weapons and advisers from Europe and other successful areas. Shah wants us to be able to be able to equal the power of the Ottomans. Despite his efforts I feel myself becoming weaker lately. My army is vulnerable and my government is losing control of my people. I have high hopes that I will recover from my disentanglement. I suppose I will discover this soon enough.

= Empire Responses: = Mongolians(picture) Posted in the mid 16th century: You guys should be very grateful that we rebuilt your cities, and that we allowed your Persian culture to be retained in your kingdom. We are sorry though for destroying your cities in the first place =(.

Africa (Georgia, Armenia, etc.)(Picture) Posted late 16th century: Your shipment of slaves have been sent. I hope you enjoy the living souls and fl esh we have sent you. Please be humane in what you do to them.

Europe(picture) Posted in the late 16th- early 17th century: Your shipment of weapons, equipment, advisers, and tech specialists has been sent! I hope you enjoy them, and please do business with us again. P.S. I noticed that you are importing slaves (from above post). We are doing the same thing in our new colonies to across the Atlantic.

Ottoman Empire(picture) Posted in the early 17th century: We, as an Empire, have been wondering how your weapons have come to be equivalent in power and caliper to ours. Now by facebook stalking you we have found out!!! You copied the weapons of the Europeans. I would watch your back Safavid Persia because now that you pose a threat, we may be forced into battle!

China(picture) Posted in the mid 17th century: Are you interested in obtaining some Chinese culture? We can send you some Chinese potters who can tell you everything you need to know about pots. Poke us if you are interested.

= Likes: = //**Expansion**//
 * 1) Iran (early 1500s)
 * 2) Northern India (Early 1500s)
 * 3) Anatolia (Early 1500s)
 * 4) Northern Syria (Early 1500s)
 * 5) Shah Abbas
 * 6) European Weapons
 * 7) Isfahan
 * 8) Trade
 * 9) Islam

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 * //Economics//**
 * 1) Serfdom
 * 2) Exports (horses, pearls, silks, textiles)
 * 3) Imports (spices, textiles, metals, coffee, sugar)
 * 4) Trade with Europe


 * //Changes Within Country//**
 * 1) Westernization
 * 2) Religious tolerance

//**Migration Patterns**// = Dislikes: = //**Negative Changes**//
 * 1) Isfahan
 * 1) Central Administration


 * //Challenges Faced By Country//**
 * 1) Creating a Monarchy
 * 2) Bringing together Diverse peoples
 * 3) Decentralization

= Status Updates: =

1. 1308- I just met with Shaykh Safi al-Din. He is a well represented Persian mystic. He proposed to me the idea of creating a sufi order that would unite Muslims in Northwest Iran.

2. 1501- Big changes are in the works! Shah Isam'il just revealed to the people of Iran that he was the hidden Imam (The long-awaited Messaih of Shi'ite Muslims). In addition he also proclaimed himself ruler of Iran. His enemies will cower at the mere sight of him.

3. 1524- Have the heavens forsaken us. At the age of 36, our beloved leader Isma'il died. Curse his habit of drinking heavily from his bejewel human skull goblet. Was he really the Imam?

4. 1560- Iran is in constant strife. I can't seem to bring the diverse people together. The Muslims want this and while the Hindus want that. Who will lead us?

5. 1587- The wild spirit of Iran has been tamed. Our new ruler, Shah Abbas, has taken control and he plans to strengthen our military that will rival the Ottomans. Even as I write this message, European advisors and technicians file into Iran to help us build new ranged and siege weaponry.

6. 1593- Shah Abbas is very committed to his people...maybe a little too committed. Word has gotten out that Shah Abbas has executed rival religious leaders. Shah Abbas has also encouraged trade and commerce in Iran by inviting foreigners like Chinese potters and Armenian merchants. He is like a sweet watermelon turned rotten.

7. 1610- Was it not only a few centuries ago that Iran was in turmoil. I can't recall as Iran is once again in chaos. Our central administration is in shambles, our army can't protect us, and rivaling powers are growing in strength.

8. 1736- It has been a while since I last wrote of the past. A conquer by the name of Nadir Shah leads us, but he might be our last ruler. Iran is slowly moving into partition. The worst thing about it is that the people of Iran have caused this to happen. Our enemies will only speed up the process. As I will eventually depart from Earth, I will peacefully know that the past actions of Iranian Muslims will help future ones. Good bye.