The Sun and the Lion

The founding of the Safavid family can be traced back to Ardabil in the 10th century, where a local landowner named Firouz Shah of unknown origin (there are three versions: Yemeni Arabs, Turks and Kurds). He was passionate about religion and his descendants were also devout believers. Safi, the founder of the Order, was born in 1252 and joined the Zahid Order in 1276. With his knowledge and charm and donations based on his strong family property, he won the majority of the people, including Sheikh Zahid. After the death of the old Sheikh, he took over as Sheikh, and the Safavid Order was born.

In 1427, the great-grandfather with the same name as the protagonist strengthened the organization of the order and unified management of believers in various regions through caliphs.

The protagonist's grandfather, Zhu Naid, reformed the order and converted to the Shiite faith. At the same time, he incited jihad and pursued secular kingship. This move caused uneasiness in the Black Sheep Dynasty. The sect was expelled from Ardabil by Jahan Shah, and then was taken in by Uzun Hassan, and married his sister, and the two formed an alliance. In 1460, Junaid launched a holy war against the Circassians and was attacked and killed by Shirvan Shah.

Haidar, who was only 1 year old, grew up under the protection of Uzun Hassan, married his daughter Halimah, and then took over as Sheikh. He continued his father's policy of deifying the Safavid family and expanding its influence. He invented red hats for his core followers, the most influential of whom were the nomadic tribesmen known as the Qizilbash (Red Heads). In 1488 he continued his jihad against the Circassians, for which he also put aside his father's hatred and negotiated with Shirvan Shah Farouk Yasar to obtain the right of passage. But when Haidar marched to Shamakhi, Farouk betrayed his faith and colluded with Sultan Yelqubai of the Aries Dynasty to ambush Haidar. The Safavid army was defeated and had to bury the Sheikh who died in the battle and evacuate.

Later, Ye Gubai imprisoned his three nephews and their mother in Fars. After Yelqub's death, Rostam used the Safavid Order to fight for power, but the cunning rabbit died and the lackey was cooked. In 1494, Ali, who took over as Sheikh, was arrested again and planned to execute him. The religious group then organized a rescue operation and successfully rescued him. But the pursuers held fast, and Ali chose to sacrifice himself to cover his two younger brothers' escape into the refuge of Ardabil. However, the body occupied by the time traveler disappeared shortly after. At this point, only Ismail was left in the Safavid Order to succeed the Sheikh.