The Safavid empire began with the reign of Shah Ismail, who claimed legitimacy by _________________.
A
seizing the Peacock Throne
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B
marrying the daughter of Sleyman the Magneficient
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C
tracing his ancestry back to a Sufi religious leader
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D
killing off competitors from the mughal royal families
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Solution
The correct option is C tracing his ancestry back to a Sufi religious leader The Safavid empire began with the reign of Shah Ismail, who claimed legitimacy by tracing his ancestry back to a Sufi religious leader.