Shah Tahmasp I, second Safavid king who reigned for 52 years, the longest reign in Safavid history.
Notable Works
Defense against Ottomans and Uzbeks, patronage of miniature art, Tadhkirat al-Muluk
Fun Facts
Tahmasp ascended the throne at age 10 and ruled for 52 years! He was a skilled painter himself, and the Shahnameh of Tahmasp is a masterpiece of Iranian art. He gave refuge to Humayun, the Mughal emperor fleeing India.
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