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Safavid Royal Women: Power Behind the Throne
This episode of Fexingo History explores the often-overlooked influence of royal women in the Safavid Empire. Lucas and Luna delve into the lives of figures like Shah Tahmasp's sister, Princess Mahin Banu, who acted as a kingmaker, and Shah Abbas I's mother, Khayr al-Nisa Begum, who effectively ruled as regent. We examine how Safavid princesses wielded political power through marriage alliances, managed vast economic resources via their private treasuries, and cultivated networks of patronage that shaped art, architecture, and religious life. The conversation also touches on the harem's…
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