Ideology of Safavids

Foreigners had ruled Iran for years, when Shia movements began in the 15th century. Jabal Amil asked Muhaqqiq al-Karaki to help publish the Shia Islam. The name of Safavid comes from Safi-ad-din Ardabili, who was an ancestor of Ismail I.

Researchers have disputed the political and religious policies of Safavid shahs. Some historians believe that no special transformation took place in the Safavid era, while others think Safavid ideology introduced many new ideas in Iran and shia contemplative history. Modern Iran has been affected by the Shia-tendency of Safavid kings and their ancestors beliefs.