**The shah Abbas reformed aspects of both military and civilian life. He limited power of the military and created two new armies that would be loyal to him only. One was army of Persians, the other were a force that Abbas recruited from the Christian north and modeled after the Ottoman Janissary's.
Shah Abbas took the throne in 1587. Abbas, also called "Abbas the Great," instituted many reforms to earn the title. He limited the military and took measures to rid the empire of corruption. He was tolerant of other religions and even brought Christian clergy into his empire to encourage other Christians to follow. ;
Shah Abbas I significantly reformed the Safavid Empire through military reorganization, centralization of power, economic development, and enhanced diplomatic relations. His reign marked a golden age of prosperity, cultural flourishing, and relative religious tolerance. These reforms not only strengthened the empire but also improved its standing in the region and beyond.
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