Episode 3 of 3
Assumption of Shah Title
- When
- 1502
- Where
- Safavid state
After defeating the Aq Qoyunlu in 1502, Ismail took the title Shah of Iran.
In 1502, following the defeat of an Aq Qoyunlu army, Ismail formally took the title of Shah of Iran. This solidified his status as the ruler of the newly established Safavid state.
Sources
- Ismail I Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
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