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How did Islam influence the government of the Safavid Empire?

a.Sunni Muslims within the Safavid Empire were forced to become Shia Muslims.
b.Hindus and Sikhs within the Safavid Empire paid higher taxes than Muslims did.
c.Safavid laws were administered by Muslim advisers called ulemas.
d.Safavid sultans were subservient to Muslim priests called grand viziers?

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A. Sunni Muslims within the safavid empire were forced to become Shia Muslims
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How did Islam influence the government of the Safavid Empire?
a.Sunni Muslims within the Safavid Empire were forced to become Shia Muslims.

The Safahids used force when persuasion to convert from being a Sunni muslim to embrace Shi'ism was not effective. They also persecute Shi'ites who have different views from their imposed teachings.
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