Abbas the Great strengthened the Safavid empire by
A. tolerating non-Muslims and encouraging their economic contributions.
B. increasing the treasury by raising taxes on farmers and herders.
C. centralizing the government and scaling down the military force.
D. relying on military solutions rather than pursuing diplomatic ties.
C BECAUSE He centralized the government, strengthened the military, formed alliances with European countries, reduced taxes, encouraged industry, built a new capital, and supported culture.
