The Synthesis of "Shah Abbas I"

Discover the Safavid Empire, a dynasty that established Shi'a Islam in Iran, sparked a cultural golden age, and shaped modern Persian identity.

Discover Nader Shah, the 18th-century ruler who reunited Persia, conquered Delhi, and became one of history's most brilliant military commanders.

A concise overview of the 1979 Iranian Revolution, which transformed Iran from a monarchy into an Islamic republic and reshaped global politics.

A concise overview of the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran, which saw the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of an Islamic republic.

Discover the Sassanian Empire, the last pre-Islamic Persian dynasty that stood as a world power and shaped the culture of the Middle East and beyond.

Discover the Persian Empire, the world's first superpower founded by Cyrus the Great, and its lasting impact on global civilization and governance.

Discover the Median Empire, the first major power to arise in ancient Iran that laid the groundwork for the succeeding Persian Empire.

Discover the Sasanian dynasty, the last great Persian empire before the rise of Islam, renowned for its cultural achievements and rivalry with Rome.

Discover the Il-Khanid dynasty, the Mongol rulers who reshaped Persia, ended a caliphate, and sparked a unique cultural renaissance.

Discover the Samanid Empire, a Persian dynasty that championed a cultural and scientific golden age in Central Asia from the 9th to the 10th century.