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Safavid government troops take control of Basra.
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Iranian empire (1501–1736)
The Guarded Domains of Iran, commonly called Safavid Iran, Safavid Persia or the Safavid Empire, was one of the largest and longest-lasting Iranian empires. It was ruled from 1501 to 1736 by the Safavid dynasty. It is often considered the beginning of modern Iranian history, as…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Safavid occupation of Basra
Occupation of the city of Basra (1697–1701)
The Safavid occupation of Basra (1697–1701) took place between 26 March 1697 and 9 March 1701. It was the second time that the important Persian Gulf city had fallen to Safavid Iran.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)