Safavid Empire — Not random
Conditions
- State religion is shia
Will happen within 30 days of January 2, 1419
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 31, 1819)
Description
The Safavid movement was originally founded by Seyh Safiuddin in the thirteenth-century as a contemplative brand of Sufism, but it later evolved in a militant Shia Heresy ideology. Proponents of the movement were eventually able to take advantage of the disorganized political situation in what is today modern Iran, to form the country of Persia. This newly formed Persian nation, with its militant Shia followers, was ably to quickly conquer territory in the surrounding region.Actions
A. Our faith is unwaverable
- +4000 infantry in a random province
- +6000 cavalry in a random province
- kurdish will no longer be an accepted culture
- kurdish will become an accepted culture
- Break vassalization with Ottoman Empire
- Break vassalization with Ak Koyunlu
- Break vassalization with Kara Koyunlu
- Stability +6
- Quality +2
- Nuyssaybin will be considered a national province
- Azerbaijan will be considered a national province
- Basrah will be considered a national province
- Elbruz will be considered a national province
- Meched will be considered a national province
- Kerman will be considered a national province
- Lut will be considered a national province
- Tabaristan will be considered a national province
- Tabriz will be considered a national province
- Hamadan will be considered a national province
- Awhaz will be considered a national province
- Isfahan will be considered a national province
- Fars will be considered a national province
- Hormouz will be considered a national province
- Mekran will be considered a national province
- Baluchistan will be considered a national province
- Kalat will be considered a national province
- Qandahar will be considered a national province
- Zahedan will be considered a national province
- Kushka will be considered a national province
- Birjand will be considered a national province
- Khorasan will be considered a national province
- Herat will be considered a national province
Safavid Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Khiva exists
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At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Khiva
- Own Karabogaz
- Own Khwarizm
- Own Kara Kum
- Own Turkmenistan
- Own Elbruz
Will happen within 30 days of January 4, 1419
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1580)
Description
When Persia conquered parts of Khwarizim, Shiite governors were setup up in the various regions. This Shiite governors offended the sensibilities of the Sunni steppe population. When the Khiva Khanate was founded, many of these centers rebelled and joined the newly formed state. Despite this, Persia would establish and maintain good relations with the khanate.Actions
A. Oh, well...
- Cede Bouzatchi to Khiva
- Cede Karabogaz to Khiva
- Cede Khwarizm to Khiva
- Cede Kara Kum to Khiva
- Cede Turkmenistan to Khiva
Safavid Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Monarch Ismail I is active
- Own Azerbaijan
- Control Azerbaijan
Will happen within 5 days of January 2, 1494
Checked again every 5 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1597)
Description
The Safavid sect found itself vying for political power when supported by their militant turkish Shia followers. Although of persian ancestry, the Safavids had adopted a turkic dialect. During Ismail's rule, turkish nobles would have the most sway in court. Upon taking Tabriz, Ismail, with the support of his militant followers, proclaimed Shia the faith of the land. Religion was to prove a unifying point for the Safavid state.Actions
A. It shall all be shiite!
- Change religion to shia
- +4 missionaries
- Religion in Azerbaijan changes to shia
- +2 base tax value in Azerbaijan
- turkish will no longer be an accepted culture
- persian will no longer be an accepted culture
- kurdish will no longer be an accepted culture
- turkish will become an accepted culture
- persian will become an accepted culture
- kurdish will become an accepted culture
- Quality +1
- -50 population in a random province
- -50 population in a random province
- -50 population in a random province
- -50 population in a random province
- -50 population in a random province
- -50 population in a random province
- Centralization +1
- Innovativeness -1
- Event 254021 - A new capital for Safavid Empire is triggered immediately
B. Strongly suggest conversion
- Change religion to shia
- Stability -2
- +2 missionaries
- turkish will no longer be an accepted culture
- persian will no longer be an accepted culture
- kurdish will no longer be an accepted culture
- turkish will become an accepted culture
- persian will become an accepted culture
- kurdish will become an accepted culture
- Create a religious revolt in a random province
- Create a religious revolt in a random province
- Aristocracy -2
- -50 population in a random province
- -50 population in a random province
- Event 254021 - A new capital for Safavid Empire is triggered immediately
C. We are Sunnis!
- Change religion to sunni
- Global revolt risk +4 for 120 months
- Centralization -4
- Aristocracy -2
- Khorasan will no longer be considered a national province
- Herat will no longer be considered a national province
- Meched will no longer be considered a national province
- Birjand will no longer be considered a national province
- Hormouz will no longer be considered a national province
- Elbruz will no longer be considered a national province
- Kerman will no longer be considered a national province
- Mekran will no longer be considered a national province
- Baluchistan will no longer be considered a national province
- Kalat will no longer be considered a national province
- Qandahar will no longer be considered a national province
- Zahedan will no longer be considered a national province
- Kushka will no longer be considered a national province
- Birjand will no longer be considered a national province
- Event 236100 - AI_EVENT for The Pope will never fire
- Event 254021 - A new capital for Safavid Empire is triggered immediately
Safavid Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Khorasan exists
- Uzbeks exists
- Khorasan owns Herat
- Control Herat
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None of the following must occur:
- Safavid Empire and Uzbeks are allied
- Uzbeks is a vassal of Safavid Empire
- Safavid Empire is a vassal of Uzbeks
Will happen within 10 days of March 2, 1500
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after March 2, 1550)
Description
During the early years of the Safavid dynasty, both the Safavids and Uzbeks were at odds to conquer the Kingdom of Khorasan. The victor only needed to successfully siege Herat and the remaining Timurid forces would crumble.Actions
A. We win
- Inherit the realms of Khorasan
- Stability +1
- -200 relations with Uzbeks
Safavid Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Kabul exists
- Uzbeks owns Samarkand
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None of the following must occur:
- Uzbeks is a vassal of Safavid Empire
- Safavid Empire and Kabul are at war
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At least one of the following must occur:
- Uzbeks is a neighbor
- Kabul is a neighbor
Will happen within 100 days of January 2, 1505
Checked again every 100 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1514)
Description
In 1510 Babur and Shah Ismail I formed an alliance in an attempt to stem the expansion of the Uzbeks. In return for Ismail's assistance, Babur permitted Ismail to act as a suzerain over him and his followers. Shah Ismail also reunited Babur with his sister Khanzada, who had been imprisoned by and forced to marry the recently deceased Shaybani. Ismail provided Babur with a large wealth of luxury goods and military assistance, for which Babur reciprocated by adopting the dress and outward customs of the Shias. Coins were to be struck in Ismail's name, and the Khutba at the Mosque was also to be read in his name. In effect, Babur was to hold Samarkand as a vassal territority for the Persian Shah, though in Kabul, coins and the Khutba would remain in Babur's name.Actions
A. Approach Babur about an alliance
- +100 relations with Kabul
- -100 relations with Uzbeks
- Stability +1
- -10 national manpower
- Event 375003 - Timurid-Persian Alliance for Kabul is triggered immediately
B. We will take the Uzbeks on ourselves
- -50 relations with Uzbeks
- -25 relations with Kabul
- +5 national manpower
Safavid Empire — Not random
Conditions
- State religion is shia
Will happen within 90 days of January 2, 1505
Checked again every 90 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1560)
Description
Shia followers all over the Muslim world flocked to the new Safavid state. These immigrants would be invaluable for a growing empire.Actions
A. We are happy to have them
- +5000 infantry in a random province
- +5000 infantry in a random province
- +5000 infantry in a random province
- +1000 population in a random province
- +1000 population in a random province
- +2000 population in a random province
- +1 base tax value in a random province
- +1 base tax value in a random province
- Set flag [immigration] for events
Safavid Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Irak exists
- Event 254301 - Victory at Alma-Qulaq for Safavid Empire has already occurred
Will happen within 15 days of August 2, 1508
Checked again every 15 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1508)
Description
In the summer of 1508, Ismail sent an envoy to Barik Beg, then the governor of Iraq for Sultan Murad. Barik Beg allegedly accepted the Sh'ia as a symbol of his submission to Shah Ismail. However, when Ismail marched on the city in person, Barik Beg and Sultan Murad fled, effectively ending Murad's five year rule. Ismail ordered an execution of all the clansmen in the city, ostensibly in retribution for their desecration of Safavid regalia.Actions
A. We shall teach them a lesson!
- Inherit the realms of Irak
- +50 victory points
- -3000 population in Iraq
Safavid Empire — Not random
Will happen within 3600 days of January 2, 1512
Checked again every 3600 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1522)
Description
Shah Ismaïl Safavid was not only a great conqueror but also a great consolidator and reformer. His competent rule laid the foundation for the resurrected Persian state. The people, who had suffered like animals under Tamerlane and the Turkmen tribes, regarded their Shah as a saint and set to their tasks with great enthusiasm.Actions
A. Reform trade and infrastructure
- Infrastructure tech investment: +600
- Trade tech investment: +600
- Centralization +1
- +3 base tax value in the capital province
- +2 base tax value in a random province
- +2 base tax value in a random province
- +2 base tax value in a random province
- Global revolt risk +2 for 60 months
B. Reform the army
- Land tech investment: +2000
- +20 national manpower
C. Fortify the realm
- Fortress level in a random province +1
- Fortress level in a random province +1
- Fortress level in a random province +1
- Fortress level in a random province +1
- Fortress level in a random province +1
- Fortress level in a random province +1
- Fortress level in a random province +1
- -600
Safavid Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Ottoman Empire exists
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The following must not occur:
- State religion is sunni
Will happen within 700 days of May 2, 1512
Checked again every 700 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1522)
Description
Ever since the Safavid Shah Ismaïl the Great threw off the yoke of the White Sheep Turks to re-establish Persia as a nation, the Shiite sect had grown stronger in Anatolia. Near the end of the reign of Bayezid II, the Kizilbash (Shiite Turkmen) rose up in revolt against the Sunni regime. Supported by Shah Ismaïl and Bayezid's own son Ahmed, the rebels threatened to change the course of Ottoman history...Actions
A. Support the Anatolian Shiites
- Event 3360 - Turko-Persian Conflicts: Shiite rebels for Ottoman Empire is triggered immediately
- -100 relations with Ottoman Empire
- Stability +1
- Land tech investment: +200
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Ottoman Empire for 120 months
B. Leave them to their fate
- Stability -1
C. Betray the rebels to please the Sultan
- +150 relations with Ottoman Empire
- Stability -2
Safavid Empire — Not random
Conditions
- State religion is shia
- Ormuz exists
Will happen within 30 days of October 1, 1513
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1515)
Description
In 1513 Xeque Ismail of Persia sent a cap to Ormuz demanding that Ormuz convert to the Shia form of Islam and submit to Persia. When King Terunxa of Ormuz took the cap the Persian ambassador Reys Hamad held him captive in his palace and ruled Ormuz as governor.Actions
A. OK
- Event 423001 - Ormuz takes the cap of Xeque Ismail for Ormuz is triggered immediately
- Event 423002 - Ormuz takes the cap of Xeque Ismail for Ormuz is triggered immediately
Safavid Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Own Tabriz
- Control Tabriz
- Event 21817 - The Shia State of the Safavids for Safavid Empire has already occurred
- Event 3360 - Turko-Persian Conflicts: Shiite rebels for Ottoman Empire has already occurred
- Ottoman Empire exists
Will happen within 720 days of January 4, 1547
Checked again every 720 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1580)
Description
Since Tabriz wouldn't eternally withstand attacks from the Ottomans, the capital of Persia was moved to Qazvin. Shah Tahmasp I and his successors maintained the capital in Qazvin until 1598, when Shah Abbas moved it once again to Isfahan. During the reign of Tahmasp I, many buildings were erected in Qazvin, including Ali Q'apu and Chenel-Sotoun palaces which preceded their counterparts in Isfahan.Actions
A. Move the capital to Qazvin
- Move capital to Tabriz
- +10000 population in Tabriz
- -5000 population in Azerbaijan
- Stability +1
B. Remain in Tabriz
- Stability -2
Safavid Empire — Not random
Will happen within 720 days of December 2, 1582
Checked again every 720 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1592)
Description
Safavid power was based on the Kizilbash (Shiite Turkmen) tribesmen of Asia Minor who originally defeated the Ak Koyunlu. Unfortunately, the clans were unruly, constantly fighting each other and vying for control of the Shah. Under Abbas I the Great they were kept on a tight leash, but with his passing Persia was once more plagued by their infighting. Eventually their power waned, but they were only to be replaced by rebellious warlords from Afghanistan and Baluchistan in the 18th century.Actions
A. Let the Clans fight
- Global revolt risk +5 for 48 months
- Stability -2
B. Buy the loyalty of the Clans
- -500
Safavid Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Own Isfahan
- Control Isfahan
Will happen within 720 days of December 2, 1597
Checked again every 720 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 1, 1629)
Description
The reign of Shah Abbas the Great marked the pinnacle of the Safavid dynasty. He developed a disciplined standing army, crushed the Uzbeks and avenged himself on the Ottomans. In 1598, he chose Isfahan as his new capital. A supporter of the arts, especially architecture, he adorned Isfahan with some of the finest Islamic monuments in the world. He built a number of mosques, schools, bridges and a major bazaar. During his reign, Persian craftsmen and artists excelled in creating fine silks, cloths, porcelain, metalwork, calligraphy, miniatures and carpets.Actions
A. Move the capital to Isfahan
- Move capital to Isfahan
- +40000 population in Isfahan
- Centralization +2
- Infrastructure tech investment: +1000
- Trade tech investment: +1000
- Land tech investment: +1000
- Naval tech investment: +1000
- +3 base tax value in Isfahan
- +2 base tax value in a random province
- +2 base tax value in a random province
- +2 base tax value in a random province
- +2 base tax value in a random province
- +2 base tax value in a random province
- Stability -2
B. Retain the old capital
- Infrastructure tech investment: +1000
- Trade tech investment: +1000
- Land tech investment: +1000
- Naval tech investment: +1000
- +3 base tax value in the capital province
- +2 base tax value in a random province
- +2 base tax value in a random province
- +2 base tax value in a random province
- Stability +2
Safavid Empire — Not random
Will happen within 720 days of December 2, 1599
Checked again every 720 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 1, 1629)
Description
Shah Abbas greatly admired the military skills of the Western Europeans and gladly accepted Christian missionaries to his realm, even pretending to be on the verge of converting himself. The Shah finally secured the help of two Englishmen--Anthony and Robert Sherley--to reform the Persian army and navy. The results were not long in coming. Abbas took Bahrein from the Portuguese and sacked their base at Hormouz. The European advisors, however, were not popular in all quarters...Actions
A. Hire the English advisors
- Global revolt risk +4 for 48 months
- Stability -1
- Land tech investment: +1000
- Land +2
- Offensive Doctrine +2
B. Rely on domestic advisors
- Stability +2
- Land +1
- Offensive Doctrine +1
Safavid Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Ottoman Empire exists
- Event 3562 - Turko-Persian Conflicts: Murad III's campaigns against Persia for Safavid Empire has already occurred
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None of the following must occur:
- Safavid Empire is a vassal of Ottoman Empire
- Ottoman Empire and Safavid Empire are allied
Will happen within 10 days of December 2, 1603
Checked again every 10 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1603)
Description
The Spahi revolts in Eastern Anatolia encouraged the Persian Shah to seek revenge for the humiliating losses incurred by Murad III. War broke out yet again in 1603.Actions
A. Support the Turkish rebels and prepare for war
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Ottoman Empire for 120 months
- -200 relations with Ottoman Empire
- Land tech investment: +200
- Event 3363 - Turko-Persian Conflicts: Persians take advantage of Ottoman instability for Ottoman Empire is triggered immediately
B. Concentrate on internal issues
- Infrastructure tech investment: +300
- Stability +1
Safavid Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Own Iveria
Will happen within 1 days of January 2, 1615
Checked again every 1 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1616)
Description
When Kakheti was conquered by the shah, the behaviour of the Kyzylbash was not good at all. Plundering and raping, the Persians soon earned the hatred of the local population. In 1615 a revolt started under the leadership of David Jandieri.Actions
A. Georgia is in revolt!
- Iveria revolts
- Iveria revolts
- Iveria revolts
- Revolt risk value in Iveria +15
Safavid Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Own Hormouz
- Control Hormouz
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At least one of the following must occur:
- Portugal owns Mascate
- Portugal owns Al Kharam
- Portugal owns Quatar
- Portugal owns Damman
- England exists
Will happen within 3600 days of May 8, 1621
Checked again every 3600 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 1, 1780)
Description
Shah Abbas was outraged by the Portuguese attack on the Persian garrison on the island of Qeshm to secure the local wells for their waterless island of Hormouz. He ordered the Portuguese expelled from Qeshm and Hormouz even though he had no navy. He offered trade privileges and reduced customs taxes to the English East India Company as well as custody of the castle of Hormouz itself for their assistance with the subtle reminder that the Dutch might agree if the English refused.Actions
A. This insult cannot be tolerated!
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Portugal for 60 months
- -100 relations with Portugal
- Event 164097 - East Indian Company Attacks Portuguese Hormouz for England is triggered immediately
B. We don't have enough money
- -5 victory points
Safavid Empire — Not random
Will happen within 720 days of December 2, 1635
Checked again every 720 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1645)
Description
The death of Abbas I in 1629 consigned Iran to a long and painful slide into chaos. The decline resulted from weak rulers, interference by the women of the harem in politics, the re-emergence of Kizilbash rivalries, maladministration of state lands, excessive taxation, the decline of trade, and the weakening of Safavid military organization.Actions
A. Let the factions conspire
- Centralization -2
- Innovativeness -2
- Monarch's administrative skill -2 for 48 months
- Monarch's diplomatic skill -2 for 48 months
- Monarch's military skill -2 for 48 months
- -2 base tax value in a random province
B. Tighten state control
- Stability -3
- Global revolt risk +4 for 48 months
- Centralization +1
- Innovativeness +1
- Monarch's administrative skill +1 for 48 months
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +1 for 48 months
- Monarch's military skill +1 for 48 months
- +1 base tax value in a random province
Safavid Empire — Not random
Conditions
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The following must not occur:
- Own Iveria
- Iveria is a national (core) province
Will happen within 30 days of May 18, 1639
Checked again every 30 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 31, 1819)
Description
There is no longer any point in conquering Iveria.Historically, the Treaty of Kasr-i Sirin (also known as Treaty of Zuhab), signed between the Ottoman Empire and Persia in 1639, established borders that have changed little to this day.
Actions
A. OK
- Iveria will no longer be considered a national province
- +100 relations with Ottoman Empire
Safavid Empire — Not random
Will happen within 720 days of December 2, 1640
Checked again every 720 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1650)
Description
Safavid power was based on the Kizilbash (Shiite Turkmen) tribesmen of Asia Minor who originally defeated the Ak Koyunlu. Unfortunately, the clans were unruly, constantly fighting each other and vying for control of the Shah. Under Abbas I the Great they were kept on a tight leash, but with his passing Persia was once more plagued by their infighting. Eventually their power waned, but they were only to be replaced by rebellious warlords from Afghanistan and Baluchistan in the 18th century.Actions
A. Let the Clans fight
- Global revolt risk +5 for 48 months
- Stability -2
B. Buy the loyalty of the Clans
- -500
Safavid Empire — Not random
Will happen within 720 days of December 2, 1655
Checked again every 720 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1665)
Description
The death of Abbas I in 1629 consigned Iran to a long and painful slide into chaos. The decline resulted from weak rulers, interference by the women of the harem in politics, the re-emergence of Kizilbash rivalries, maladministration of state lands, excessive taxation, the decline of trade, and the weakening of Safavid military organization.Actions
A. Let the factions conspire
- Stability -3
- Global revolt risk +4 for 48 months
- Centralization +1
- Innovativeness +1
- Monarch's administrative skill +1 for 48 months
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +1 for 48 months
- Monarch's military skill +1 for 48 months
- +1 base tax value in a random province
B. Tighten state control
- Centralization -2
- Innovativeness -2
- Monarch's administrative skill -2 for 48 months
- Monarch's diplomatic skill -2 for 48 months
- Monarch's military skill -2 for 48 months
- -2 base tax value in a random province
Safavid Empire — Not random
Will happen within 720 days of December 2, 1665
Checked again every 720 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1675)
Description
Safavid power was based on the Kizilbash (Shiite Turkmen) tribesmen of Asia Minor who originally defeated the Ak Koyunlu. Unfortunately, the clans were unruly, constantly fighting each other and vying for control of the Shah. Under Abbas I the Great they were kept on a tight leash, but with his passing Persia was once more plagued by their infighting. Eventually their power waned, but they were only to be replaced by rebellious warlords from Afghanistan and Baluchistan in the 18th century.Actions
A. Let the Clans fight
- Global revolt risk +5 for 48 months
- Stability -2
B. Buy the loyalty of the Clans
- -500
Safavid Empire — Not random
Will happen within 720 days of December 2, 1675
Checked again every 720 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1685)
Description
The death of Abbas I in 1629 consigned Iran to a long and painful slide into chaos. The decline resulted from weak rulers, interference by the women of the harem in politics, the re-emergence of Kizilbash rivalries, maladministration of state lands, excessive taxation, the decline of trade, and the weakening of Safavid military organization.Actions
A. Let the factions conspire
- Centralization -2
- Innovativeness -2
- Monarch's administrative skill -2 for 48 months
- Monarch's diplomatic skill -2 for 48 months
- Monarch's military skill -2 for 48 months
- -2 base tax value in a random province
B. Tighten state control
- Stability -3
- Global revolt risk +4 for 48 months
- Centralization +1
- Innovativeness +1
- Monarch's administrative skill +1 for 48 months
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +1 for 48 months
- Monarch's military skill +1 for 48 months
- +1 base tax value in a random province
Safavid Empire — Not random
Will happen within 720 days of December 2, 1690
Checked again every 720 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1700)
Description
Safavid power was based on the Kizilbash (Shiite Turkmen) tribesmen of Asia Minor who originally defeated the Ak Koyunlu. Unfortunately, the clans were unruly, constantly fighting each other and vying for control of the Shah. Under Abbas I the Great they were kept on a tight leash, but with his passing Persia was once more plagued by their infighting. Eventually their power waned, but they were only to be replaced by rebellious warlords from Afghanistan and Baluchistan in the 18th century.Actions
A. Let the Clans fight
- Global revolt risk +5 for 48 months
- Stability -2
B. Buy the loyalty of the Clans
- -500
Safavid Empire — Not random
Will happen within 720 days of December 2, 1695
Checked again every 720 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1705)
Description
The death of Abbas I in 1629 consigned Iran to a long and painful slide into chaos. The decline resulted from weak rulers, interference by the women of the harem in politics, the re-emergence of Kizilbash rivalries, maladministration of state lands, excessive taxation, the decline of trade, and the weakening of Safavid military organization.Actions
A. Let the factions conspire
- Centralization -2
- Innovativeness -2
- Monarch's administrative skill -2 for 48 months
- Monarch's diplomatic skill -2 for 48 months
- Monarch's military skill -2 for 48 months
- -2 base tax value in a random province
B. Tighten state control
- Stability -3
- Global revolt risk +4 for 48 months
- Centralization +1
- Innovativeness +1
- Monarch's administrative skill +1 for 48 months
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +1 for 48 months
- Monarch's military skill +1 for 48 months
- +1 base tax value in a random province
Safavid Empire — Not random
Will happen within 720 days of December 2, 1715
Checked again every 720 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1725)
Description
The death of Abbas I in 1629 consigned Iran to a long and painful slide into chaos. The decline resulted from weak rulers, interference by the women of the harem in politics, the re-emergence of Kizilbash rivalries, maladministration of state lands, excessive taxation, the decline of trade, and the weakening of Safavid military organization.Actions
A. Let the factions conspire
- Centralization -2
- Innovativeness -2
- Monarch's administrative skill -2 for 48 months
- Monarch's diplomatic skill -2 for 48 months
- Monarch's military skill -2 for 48 months
- -2 base tax value in a random province
B. Tighten state control
- Stability -3
- Global revolt risk +4 for 48 months
- Centralization +1
- Innovativeness +1
- Monarch's administrative skill +1 for 48 months
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +1 for 48 months
- Monarch's military skill +1 for 48 months
- +1 base tax value in a random province
Safavid Empire — Not random
Will happen within 720 days of December 2, 1715
Checked again every 720 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1725)
Description
Safavid power was based on the Kizilbash (Shiite Turkmen) tribesmen of Asia Minor who originally defeated the Ak Koyunlu. Unfortunately, the clans were unruly, constantly fighting each other and vying for control of the Shah. Under Abbas I the Great they were kept on a tight leash, but with his passing Persia was once more plagued by their infighting. Eventually their power waned, but they were only to be replaced by rebellious warlords from Afghanistan and Baluchistan in the 18th century.Actions
A. Let the Clans fight
- Global revolt risk +5 for 48 months
- Stability -2
B. Buy the loyalty of the Clans
- -500
Safavid Empire — Not random
Will happen within 720 days of December 2, 1735
Checked again every 720 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1745)
Description
The death of Abbas I in 1629 consigned Iran to a long and painful slide into chaos. The decline resulted from weak rulers, interference by the women of the harem in politics, the re-emergence of Kizilbash rivalries, maladministration of state lands, excessive taxation, the decline of trade, and the weakening of Safavid military organization.Actions
A. Let the factions conspire
- Stability -3
- Global revolt risk +4 for 48 months
- Centralization +1
- Innovativeness +1
- Monarch's administrative skill +1 for 48 months
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +1 for 48 months
- Monarch's military skill +1 for 48 months
- +1 base tax value in a random province
B. Tighten state control
- Centralization -2
- Innovativeness -2
- Monarch's administrative skill -2 for 48 months
- Monarch's diplomatic skill -2 for 48 months
- Monarch's military skill -2 for 48 months
- -2 base tax value in a random province
Safavid Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Oman exists
- Event 248006 - Bilarab al-Yarubi assumes the Imamate for Oman has already occurred
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The following must not occur:
- Safavid Empire is a vassal of Oman
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At least one of the following must occur:
- Own Quatar
- Own Damman
- Own Basrah
- Own Bahrein
- Own Hormouz
- Oman is a neighbor
- Ghara is a neighbor
Will happen within 360 days of January 2, 1738
Checked again every 360 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after January 2, 1745)
unless prevented by
Action A, B of 422002 - Victory of the Ghafir for Ghara
Action B of 422000 - The Rising of Bilarab bin Nasir for Ghara
Description
With his grip on his country slipping away, Sayf II, last of the Yarubi Imams of Oman, sought aid from the Persians. Persia seized the opportunity to attempt the conquest of Oman.Actions
A. Let us Intervene
- Leader Mirza Muhammad Khan becomes active
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Oman for 60 months
- -200 relations with Oman
B. We Have Better Things to do
- +100 relations with Oman
Safavid Empire — Not random
Will happen within 720 days of December 2, 1740
Checked again every 720 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1750)
Description
Safavid power was based on the Kizilbash (Shiite Turkmen) tribesmen of Asia Minor who originally defeated the Ak Koyunlu. Unfortunately, the clans were unruly, constantly fighting each other and vying for control of the Shah. Under Abbas I the Great they were kept on a tight leash, but with his passing Persia was once more plagued by their infighting. Eventually their power waned, but they were only to be replaced by rebellious warlords from Afghanistan and Baluchistan in the 18th century.Actions
A. Let the Clans fight
- Global revolt risk +5 for 48 months
- Stability -2
B. Buy the loyalty of the Clans
- -500
Safavid Empire — Not random
Will happen within 720 days of December 2, 1755
Checked again every 720 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1765)
Description
The death of Abbas I in 1629 consigned Iran to a long and painful slide into chaos. The decline resulted from weak rulers, interference by the women of the harem in politics, the re-emergence of Kizilbash rivalries, maladministration of state lands, excessive taxation, the decline of trade, and the weakening of Safavid military organization.Actions
A. Let the factions conspire
- Centralization -2
- Innovativeness -2
- Monarch's administrative skill -2 for 48 months
- Monarch's diplomatic skill -2 for 48 months
- Monarch's military skill -2 for 48 months
- -2 base tax value in a random province
B. Tighten state control
- Stability -3
- Global revolt risk +4 for 48 months
- Centralization +1
- Innovativeness +1
- Monarch's administrative skill +1 for 48 months
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +1 for 48 months
- Monarch's military skill +1 for 48 months
- +1 base tax value in a random province
Safavid Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Monarch Ismail III is active
Will happen within 300 days of January 2, 1756
Checked again every 300 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1756)
Description
After destroying his Afghani enemies, Karim Khan turned to rebuilding the country. While technically in charge of the country, he used Ismail III, the last representative of the Safavid dynasty, as a puppet ruler. During his reign, Karim Khan managed to bring order and prosperity to Persia. The roads, only a few years ago infested by gangs of all kinds, were now the safest in the region to travel, and the economy (and especially agriculture) destroyed by the rampage of Nadir Shah and 10 years of instability that followed his death, was finally on the rise.Actions
A. Appoint him
- Monarch's administrative skill +4 for 204 months
- Monarch's military skill +3 for 204 months
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +3 for 204 months
- Gain courthouse in a random province
- Gain courthouse in a random province
- Infrastructure tech investment: +500
- Trade tech investment: +500
- Stability +2
Safavid Empire — Not random
Will happen within 720 days of December 2, 1765
Checked again every 720 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1775)
Description
Safavid power was based on the Kizilbash (Shiite Turkmen) tribesmen of Asia Minor who originally defeated the Ak Koyunlu. Unfortunately, the clans were unruly, constantly fighting each other and vying for control of the Shah. Under Abbas I the Great they were kept on a tight leash, but with his passing Persia was once more plagued by their infighting. Eventually their power waned, but they were only to be replaced by rebellious warlords from Afghanistan and Baluchistan in the 18th century.Actions
A. Let the Clans fight
- Global revolt risk +5 for 48 months
- Stability -2
B. Buy the loyalty of the Clans
- -500
Safavid Empire — Not random
Will happen within 720 days of December 2, 1780
Checked again every 720 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1790)
Description
The death of Abbas I in 1629 consigned Iran to a long and painful slide into chaos. The decline resulted from weak rulers, interference by the women of the harem in politics, the re-emergence of Kizilbash rivalries, maladministration of state lands, excessive taxation, the decline of trade, and the weakening of Safavid military organization.Actions
A. Let the factions conspire
- Centralization -2
- Innovativeness -2
- Monarch's administrative skill -2 for 48 months
- Monarch's diplomatic skill -2 for 48 months
- Monarch's military skill -2 for 48 months
- -2 base tax value in a random province
B. Tighten state control
- Stability -3
- Global revolt risk +4 for 48 months
- Centralization +1
- Innovativeness +1
- Monarch's administrative skill +1 for 48 months
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +1 for 48 months
- Monarch's military skill +1 for 48 months
- +1 base tax value in a random province
Safavid Empire — Not random
Will happen within 720 days of December 2, 1790
Checked again every 720 days until trigger is met (cannot happen after December 30, 1800)
Description
Safavid power was based on the Kizilbash (Shiite Turkmen) tribesmen of Asia Minor who originally defeated the Ak Koyunlu. Unfortunately, the clans were unruly, constantly fighting each other and vying for control of the Shah. Under Abbas I the Great they were kept on a tight leash, but with his passing Persia was once more plagued by their infighting. Eventually their power waned, but they were only to be replaced by rebellious warlords from Afghanistan and Baluchistan in the 18th century.Actions
A. Let the Clans fight
- Global revolt risk +5 for 48 months
- Stability -2
B. Buy the loyalty of the Clans
- -500
Safavid Empire — Not random
Conditions
- Own Azerbaijan
- Control Azerbaijan
Triggered by
Action A, B, C of 21817 - The Shia State of the Safavids for Safavid EmpireDescription
Tabriz was an excellent choice for the capital of the Safavid state. As a prosperous trading city and former capital of both the Kara Koyunlu and Ak Koyunlu, the location added a further aura of legitimacy to the Safavid regime.Actions
A. Great!
- Move capital to Azerbaijan
- +1000 population in Azerbaijan
Safavid Empire — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 306002 - Ismail in Shiraz for FarsDescription
In 1506, Ismail of the Safavids marched on the city of Shiraz and quickly captured it. With the conquest of the regional capital, he found it easy to quickly subdue the minor independent potentiates that had risen with the fall of the Koyunlu.Actions
A. Our realm is strong
- Inherit the realms of Fars
Safavid Empire — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 349017 - Teimuraz breaks with Abbas for KakhetiDescription
Teimuraz I, the King of Kakheti, as well as Luarsab of Kartli have shown disrespect to Shah Abbas for some time by refusing to show up at his court. Fearing his inevitable revenge and unwilling to spill the blood of their subjects, they finally arrived there and begged for his mercy while at home no real defence could be organized without them.Actions
A. Imprison the Kings and take their lands
- Inherit the realms of Kakheti
- +1 badboy
B. Take some tribute and reinstall them
- +100
- Event 349019 - Persia demands tribute for Kakheti is triggered immediately
C. Show mercy and release them
- +50 relations with Kakheti
Safavid Empire — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 103011 - Safavids in Tabriz for Ak KoyunluDescription
Unfortunately for Alwand, a similar situation, to the battles for Širvan, occurred when his 'superior' forces encountered those of Ismail. Alwand's defeat at Shurur, allowed 15 year old Ismail to march victoriously into Tabriz and finally found the Safavid state. Meanwhile Alwand retreated to Diyarbakir in hopes of gathering a new force.Actions
A. We shall be unstoppable!
- +10000 infantry in the capital province
- +5000 infantry in a random province
- +2500 cavalry in the same province
- +5000 infantry in a random province
- +2500 cavalry in the same province
- +2500 cavalry in a random province
- Start a war with Ak Koyunlu
- Start a war with Irak
- Start a war with Fars
- +500
- -400 relations with Irak
- -400 relations with Ak Koyunlu
- -400 relations with Fars
- Event 103012 - The Growing Safavid Empire for Ak Koyunlu is triggered immediately
Safavid Empire — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 349100 - Konstantin becomes King for KakhetiDescription
As a result of a coup in Georgia, Persian forces put Konstantin, Abbas' puppet, on the throne. Although short lived, this vassalization improved the Persian position in their endless wars against the Turks.Actions
A. Excellent!
- Stability +1
- Gain Kakheti as vassals
Safavid Empire — Not random
Triggered by
Action A, B of 349050 - Rostom, the Muslim King for KakhetiDescription
After Teimuraz supported Safi's competitor in the succession after Abbas' death, the shah decided to install Rostom, an islamified Georgian prince who had been living in Persia as the mayor of Ispahan as King of Kartli and Kakheti. Rostom managed to beat Teimuraz and accepted Persian overlordship without restraint.Actions
A. Let us appoint him
- Gain Kakheti as vassals
Safavid Empire — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 423002 - Ormuz takes the cap of Xeque Ismail for OrmuzAction A, C of 423001 - Ormuz takes the cap of Xeque Ismail for Ormuz
Description
In 1513 Xeque Ismail of Persia sent a cap to Ormuz demanding that Ormuz convert to the Shia form of Islam and submit to Persia. Cogeatar before he died advised the Sultan of Ormuz to wear this cap and to allow the Portuguese to build a fortress in Ormuz. When King Terunxa of Ormuz took the cap the Persian ambassador Reys Hamad held him captive in his palace and ruled Ormuz as governor.Actions
A. Good!
- +50 relations with Ormuz
- Gain Ormuz as vassals
Safavid Empire — Not random
Triggered by
Action B of 349013 - Regicide in Kakheti for KakhetiDescription
Abbas, having set an eye on Kakheti, sent his troops to ensure the King did not decide to plot against Persia. Alas, King Alexander boldly refused to pay any respect to Abbas, hoping for Russian protection.Actions
A. They will pay!
- Iveria will be considered a national province
- -100 relations with Kakheti
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Kakheti for 36 months
Safavid Empire — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 266023 - Safavid Takeover for Kara KoyunluAction A of 103015 - Safavid Takeover for Ak Koyunlu
Description
Sultan Haidar made a splendid march into his capital of Tabriz. Safavid rule was off to an auspicious start.Actions
A. Wonderful!
- Monarch Sultan Haidar will never rule
- Monarch Sultan Ibrahim will never rule
- Monarch Sultan Ali will never rule
- Monarch Sultan Haidar becomes active
Safavid Empire — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 3362 - Turko-Persian Conflicts: Murad III's campaigns for Ottoman EmpireDescription
Murad III, a Sultan ruled by women, fought the Persians in an exhausting war (1578-90) that severely strained the Empire and forced heavy taxes upon the citizens. Though the war was not for nothing--Persia had to cede Azerbaijan, Tiflis and Hamadan to the Ottomans--the resources might have been better spent elsewhere.Actions
A. Teach the Turk a lesson!
- Start a war with Ottoman Empire
- Land tech investment: +200
- Stability +1
B. Ignore the Ottoman threat
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Ottoman Empire for 60 months
- Stability -1
C. Seek diplomatic solution
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +8 for 24 months
- +50 relations with Ottoman Empire
Safavid Empire — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 3361 - Turko-Persian Conflicts: Prince Bayezid flees to Persia for Ottoman EmpireDescription
Süleyman the Great fought many wars with Persia to the overall advantage of the Ottomans. Yet another serious conflict sailed up on the horizon in 1559, when the Princes Selim and Bayezid fought each other in a civil war. Bayezid lost and fled to Persia in 1561, where he probably hoped to gain the support of the Shah, but Süleyman managed to get him returned for a large sum of gold. Bayezid and his sons were then executed in the most tragic event of Süleyman's life.Actions
A. Deliver Prince Beyazid to the Sultan
- +200
- Monarch's diplomatic skill +8 for 24 months
B. Refuse to hand him over
- -100 relations with Ottoman Empire
- Stability +1
C. Give active support to Beyazid
- Gain a temporary casus belli against Ottoman Empire for 120 months
- -200 relations with Ottoman Empire
- Land tech investment: +200
Safavid Empire — Not random
Triggered by
Action A of 350010 - Defeat at Alma-Qulaq for IrakDescription
On June 20th of 1503, the forces of Sultan Murad encountered those of Ismail at Alma-Qulaq near Hamadan. His total defeat sealed the fate of his Iranian possessions, which accepted Safavid overlordship without resistance.Actions
A. Our victory is inevitable
- +50 victory points