Safavid historiography

Safavid historiography refers to how historians have studied and written about the Safavid Empire (1501-1736), a major Persian dynasty. It involves examining various sources like official chronicles, personal letters, and religious texts to understand the empire’s history, culture, and politics. Over time, interpretations have evolved, reflecting different perspectives and biases. Modern scholars aim for a balanced view, considering both Persian and foreign accounts, and often analyze how Safavid history shaped Iranian identity and religion, especially the promotion of Twelver Shi'ism as the state faith.