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Shah Tahmasp's Hidden Capital: The Safavid Court on the Move
The Safavid Empire is often remembered through the lens of Shah Abbas I's magnificent capital at Isfahan. But before Naqsh-e Jahan, the Safavid court spent decades as a moving city, following the seasons and the grazing for the Qizilbash horse herds. In this episode, Lucas and Luna follow the trail of Shah Tahmasp I's peripatetic court, from the pastures of Sultaniyyeh to the hunting grounds of Qazvin. They explore how the constant movement shaped Safavid politics, military logistics, and even the design of the first permanent palace-complexes. Along the way, they encounter the practical…
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