Analyze how the safavid and mughal empires approached religion in their territories

The Safavid Empire was a dynasty that once ruled Iran. They believed that Ali is the successor prophet of Muhammad being a cousin and also said to be called by God. Shāh Ismāil I was the founder of Safavid Empire and through his efforts, he was able to make Shia Islam a state religion.

Mughal Empire arose in parts of India and Pakistan. They believed that next to Prophet Muhammad was Abu Akbar who was the third Emperor of Mughal Empire. However, but Safavid and Mughal