Saffavid dynasty
Type: Company
As of November 2026, Saffavid dynasty has been mentioned in one podcast episode on The Rest Is History (Jan 2026).
The Guarded Domains of Iran, commonly called Safavid Iran, Safavid Persia or the Safavid Empire, was one of the largest and longest-lasting Iranian empires. It was ruled by the Safavid dynasty from 1501 to 1736, though some historians date its fall to 1722, when Isfahan fell to the Afghans. It is often considered the beginning of modern Iranian history, as well as one of the gunpowder empires.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on The Rest Is History |
Who talks about Saffavid dynasty on podcasts?
Tom Holland brought up Saffavid dynasty; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on The Rest Is History.
- The Iranian Revolution: The Fall of the Shah | EP 1 on The Rest Is History (Jan 2026) — Tom Holland