As the Safavid state solidified its power, it began to supp…

As the Safavid state solidified its power, it began to suppress other Sufi orders and mystical practices that could undermine or rival the centralized authority of the Shi'a clergy and the Shah. Over time, the state's relationships with Sufi orders became antagonistic as political and religious consolidation took precedence, leading to a decline in the influence of traditional Sufism within the Safavid realm. The establishment of state-controlled religious orthodoxy often clashed with the traditionally decentralized and diverse practices of Sufism, contributing to this shift away from its spiritual origins.