Nobility of Safavid Iran

The nobility of Safavid Iran comprised a privileged social class, including aristocrats, high-ranking officials, and landholders who held significant political, military, and economic power. They often owned large estates, served as provincial governors, and supported the Shah’s authority. Their status was maintained through land grants, titles, and military service, which reinforced their influence and stability within Safavid society. This noble class played a key role in administering the empire, upholding its cultural and religious identities, and ensuring loyalty to the central authority, contributing to the Safavid state’s strength and coherence.