Safavid Empire: Persian Shi'a Muslim empire (1501-1736) that rivaled the Ottomans and Mughals.
How to apply it: Use the Safavid Empire to compare Sunni-Shi'a conflict and state-imposed religious identity.
Course: AP World History · Unit: Land-Based Empires
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