Safavid Iran converts to Twelver Shi'ism
1501* · Event
Shah Ismail I imposes Twelver Shi'ism on his new empire, permanently dividing Iran from its Sunni neighbours.
On these timelines: Persia and Iran, Master, Islam, Major Religions
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