Faced with the continued expansion of the Ottomans,European kingdoms sought an alliance with the Persian shah of

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

European kingdoms sought an alliance with the Persian shah of Safavid Iran to counterbalance the expansion of the Ottomans, who were a major threat to their interests in the region. The Safavid Empire was a powerful rival of the Ottoman Empire and their conflict allowed European powers to establish themselves in the region.

Faced with the Continued Expansion of the Ottomans,European Kingdoms Sought