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Safavid Crown Prince Education and Succession Struggles
In Episode 197 of The Safavid Empire series, Lucas and Luna explore the hidden world of Safavid crown prince education and the brutal succession struggles that shaped the dynasty. From the murder of Ismail II to the 'Bloody Purge' of Abbas I, they trace how a tradition of raising princes for courtly refinement often backfired, leaving rulers paranoid and heirs unprepared. Discover how Shah Abbas I broke with tradition by isolating his sons, the tragic fate of Safi Mirza, and the legend of Sam Mirza's poetry. Along the way, they discuss the role of the lala (royal tutor), the harem's political…
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