Settings and Trends of the Ottoman–Safavid Detente

Type:

Book Chapter

Author:

Selim Güngörürler

Published:

2024

Publisher:

Edinburgh University Press

Chapter 1 of the book provides an overview of Ottoman-Safavid relations after the Peace of Zuhab in 1639. It emphasizes the hierarchical nature of diplomacy between the two powers, with the Ottomans consistently asserting seniority over the Safavids and the Safavids recognizing this. Key diplomatic concepts such as legal personhood, representation, and delegation shaped diplomatic missions between the two monarchies, highlighting the importance of maintaining a balance of power. The chapter also delves into how borderlands became a space of constant negotiation, reflecting foreign policy challenges on both sides. Finally, it explores the diplomatic language used in these interactions, which was crucial in preventing misunderstandings and sustaining the peace.

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