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The Safavid Capital: How Isfahan Became Half the World
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how Shah Abbas I transformed Isfahan from a provincial city into one of the most magnificent capitals of the early modern world. They walk through the construction of the Naqsh-e Jahan Square, the Si-o-se-pol bridge, and the Masjed-e Shah, and discuss the political and economic motivations behind this urban revolution. Lucas explains how Abbas moved the capital from Qazvin in 1598, used the city to centralize power away from the Qizilbash, and invited Armenian merchants from Julfa to create a thriving silk trade. They also touch on the role of the…
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