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Safavid Topkhaneh: The Artillery Arsenal That Changed Persia
In this episode of The Safavid Empire series, Lucas and Luna explore the Topkhaneh, the Safavid cannon foundry that transformed Persia into a gunpowder empire. Building on earlier discussions of the gholam military slaves and the Sherley brothers, they delve into the physical layout of the Topkhaneh in Isfahan, the casting process for bronze cannons, and the crucial role of the tupchi (artillerymen). Lucas explains how Shah Abbas I established a dedicated artillery corps, staffed by Christian Armenians and Georgians, to counter the Qizilbash tribal cavalry. They discuss the siege of Kandahar…
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