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Iranian classical dance as a subject for empirical research: An elusive genre
Iranian classical dance is a rich resource for academic research, both for humanities scholarship and for the empirical disciplines (e.g., empirical aesthetics, experimental psychology, affective neuroscience). To support such research, this paper (a) describes the aesthetics, characteristics, and history of Iranian classical dance; (b) outlines issues
Julia F. Christensen +2 more
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Abstract This paper contributes to a growing literature on state capacity with reference to the early modern Asian empires. The historiography of these states, and especially the Mughal empire of South Asia, has moved away from an image of unrestrained despotism towards that of a constrained state, but has yet to explore fully what these constraints ...
Safya Morshed
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A Comparative Study of the Pishdad Dynasty in the Texts of Ancient Iran and the Historical Writings of the Safavid Period [PDF]
The land of Iran is among the most ancient and significant cradles of human civilization. The concepts of creation and the endurance of the homeland serve as symbols through which Iranians, by conforming to convention and drawing upon the valor of their ...
Hamid Hajianpour, Mojtaba Mmeftah
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The attempt is made in this article to analyze and compare the religious policies of the two Safavid and Qajar dynasties’ governments with respect to Sunnite sect. In these eras the related policies differed although the official religion of both regimes was Shiism: The Safavid central government’s confronting policies against Sunnite, the Sunnite ...
Kourosh Hadian +2 more
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The Religious and Political Approach of Shah Abbas I Safavid in Dealing with Sunnis
The rise of the Safavid dynasty, founded on Shiite ideology, posed a direct challenge to the Sunni Ottoman Empire, which found the presence of this emerging power intolerable. Consequently, the Ottomans launched full-scale opposition against it.
Moosa Kosari Damirchi +2 more
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Dating of Tiles with Human Figures of the Safavid Period with the Help of Concurrent Paintings
With the election of Isfahan in 1597 A.D. As the capital of the Safavid dynasty, many buildings were built in the city, most of their interior and exterior surfaces were decorated with tiles.
Z. Rezasoltani, Mitra Shateri
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Role of the Shamloos in the Establishment and the Continuation of the Safavid Government (1501-1576) [PDF]
According to historical information, the Shamloos were one of the greatest and most numerous tribes of Qezelbash [that is, special troops of Safavids] who had a significant role in the founding of the Safavid government.
Forough Bazgir, jahanbakhsh savagheb
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THE RUSSIAN-SAFAVID RELATIONS AND RUSSIAN DIPLOMACY IN 1715-1735
The issue of studying the history of diplomatic missions, consulates and embassies is particularly important for the study of international relations in the 18th century. In the absence at that time of a tradition of permanent diplomatic embassies in the
N. Gozalova
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Secularism as a Project of Free and Equal Citizenship: Reflections on the Turkish Case. [PDF]
Gülalp H.
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The Georgian of Shushtar at the Safavid Era (10421144 AH) (16201722 AD)
The history of Georgian's ruling of Shushtar dates back to the reign of Shah Safi. During the reign of Shah Safi, one of his outstanding servants, Vakhashtu Khan was chosen to serve as the governor of Shushtar.
Hamid Asad Pour, Masoud Vali Arab
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