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Shah Abbas and the Armenian Deportation of 1604
In 1604, Shah Abbas I of Safavid Persia ordered the forced deportation of tens of thousands of Armenians from the Aras River valley to Isfahan. This episode explores the strategic reasoning behind the mass relocation—a scorched-earth tactic to deny the Ottoman army supplies and resources during the Ottoman–Safavid War of 1603–1618. We delve into the journey, the suffering, the founding of New Julfa, and the lasting economic and cultural impact of this controversial policy. Lucas and Luna discuss Abbas's dual role as a ruthless military strategist and a visionary patron of commerce, examining…
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