Archive for April 2nd, 2009
Shah ‘Abbas at the British Museum
Thursday, April 2nd, 2009As part of a series of exhibitions highlighting great leaders, the British Museum’s latest major exhibiton features Shah ‘Abbas of Iran who reigned from 1587-1629. Shah ‘Abbas came to the throne in 1587, the fifth ruler of the Safavid Dynasty. Through trade, patronage and diplomacy Shah ‘Abbas fostered good relations with Europe and ushered in [...]