Libraries of Rey during the Safavid Era
Keywords:
Ray city, book, ,shrine of Hazrat Abdul Azim Hosni, libraryAbstract
With the establishment of the Safavid dynasty and the dissolution of the feudal lords, the Safavid monarchs—who were inclined toward art, science, and literature—initiated the founding of libraries and the collection and preservation of books within these institutions. Numerous libraries were established during this period by the Safavid kings. Books and libraries played a significant role in maximizing the resources available for the pursuit of truth by the monarchs, governors, scholars, teachers, and researchers of the Safavid era. Therefore, it was through books and libraries that, by means of collecting, organizing, and disseminating information, a vital role in the enhancement of awareness and knowledge dissemination was fulfilled. Among these libraries, reference can be made to the library of Hazrat Abd al-Azim al-Hasani (peace be upon him) in the city of Rey. Similar to other libraries, most of the books collected at this location were aimed at fostering and elevating the official religion of the state. This study has been written using the historical research method, which is descriptive-analytical in nature. It is also worth noting that the absence of historical documents pertaining to the city of Rey and its libraries has posed challenges to research in this area.
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