In which Muslim state did the clerics view themselves as both religious and political enforcers against any heretical authority?
A) the Ottoman Empire
B) the Safavid dynasty
C) the Mughal dynasty
D) the Ming dynasty

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The Safavid dynasty in Iran was known for its establishment of Twelver Shiism as the state religion. The clerics, or 'ulama', played a significant role in enforcing religious orthodoxy and were involved in governance, acting against any form of heretical authority that threatened the state's Shia Islamic foundation.

In Which Muslim State Did the Clerics View Themselves as Both