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Occupation of Tabriz

When: July 1501
Where: Tabriz
Part of: Ismail I Becomes Shah of Tabriz

Ismail occupied Tabriz in July 1501 and took the title Pādshāh-i Irān.

Following the occupation of Tabriz in July 1501, Ismail assumed the title Pādshāh-i Irān. This event marked the initial consolidation of his power in the region and the beginning of Safavid rule in the city.

Sources

Ismail I Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15

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