One of key reasons that the Safavid shahs were unable to regain their position after 1722 was because they
A) privileged Sunni Islam.
B) had bought weapons from the Christian West.
C) had been unable to increase the population of Persia.
D) were accused of impiety.

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The Safavid shahs were accused of impiety, which led to a loss of loyalty among the religious establishment and population. This weakened their position and made it difficult for them to regain power after the Ottoman and Afghan invasions.

One of Key Reasons That the Safavid Shahs Were Unable