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Most Iranians are proud of the Safavid dynasty, because Iran was once again proud during the Safavid era. But the Safavid period is also the beginning of the formalization of Shiism and the gaining of power by Shiite scholars. How to evaluate the Safavid era? Instagram: / bbcpersian Facebook: / bbcpersian Our website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/persian/ Twitter: / bbcpersian