Grand Vizier Fath Ali Khan Daghestani and His Role in the Safavid Government (1715–1720 CE)

Abstract

Abstract:
       Amid the challenges faced by the Safavid state in the 18th century, certain figures emerged who sought to preserve the cohesion of its vast empire. Among the most prominent was Fath Ali Khan Daghestani, who exemplified leaders originating from non-Turkic peripheries contributing to decision-making. During his tenure, he encountered grave challenges, alongside efforts to reform the Safavid administrative system, which was plagued by declining efficiency and widespread corruption. However, his conflicts with the Safavid court entourage rendered his period in office short-lived and fraught with turmoil.