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Sheikh Bahai

Type Figure Region Persia Time c. 1547–1621 Also known as Sheikh Bahai、Baha' ad-Din al-Amili、شیخ بهایی

Sheikh Bahai was a prominent Safavid-era Shia scholar, jurist, mathematician, and architect who served as chief mujtahid of the empire and oversaw ma…

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  1. 1601–1605Isfahan · Isfahan ProvinceAs a religious scholar and jurist trusted by Abbas I, he presided over the empire's religious education and judicial interpretation, and participated in astronomical calendar revision, providing authoritative support for the religious order and scholarly system of the capital.
  2. 1606–1610Isfahan · Isfahan ProvinceDuring this stage he participated in or led the design and construction of core Isfahan buildings such as the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, and designed the city's water supply and bridge systems, combining religious learning with engineering practice and reflecting the scholarly height of Safavid capital construction.

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