Which statement best describes the rule of Shah Abbas?
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A. Shah Abbas oversaw the decline of the Safavid military after
defeats against Russia and the Ottomans.
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B. Shah Abbas put a policy of religious tolerance in place, promoting
both Sunni and Shia Islam.
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C. Shah Abbas modernized the Safavid military and achieved military
victories over the Ottoman Empire.
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D. Shah Abbas led the forces that took control of Constantinople and
established the Ottoman Empire.