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Safavid Princess Zainab: The Woman Who Ruled Persia
In this episode of The Safavid Empire: Persia's Return to Greatness, Lucas and Luna uncover the story of Zainab Begum, a Safavid princess who effectively ruled Persia for over a decade. After the death of Shah Tahmasp, Zainab orchestrated the succession of her brothers Ismail II and then Mohammad Khodabanda, managing court intrigue, Qizilbach factions, and the Ottoman threat from behind the veil. They discuss her role in the harem, her political acumen, and why history forgot her. Through Zainab's story, we explore Safavid gender dynamics, the power of royal women, and the fragility of…
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