Persian events

This is a list of all of Persia's events:

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The Reforms of [Root.Monarch.GetName]

[Root.Monarch.GetTitle] [Root.Monarch.GetName] was not only a great conqueror but also a great consolidator and reformer. His competent rule laid the foundation for the resurrected Persian state. The people, who had suffered terribly under Tamerlane and the Turkmen tribes, regarded their Shah as a saint and set to their tasks with great enthusiasm.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions None

Is triggered only by decision Form Persian Nation

Hail [Root.Monarch.GetTitle] [Root.Monarch.GetName] If the country has not enacted one of the highest tier government reforms then the country gains 15 government reform progress. If government rank is not an Empire Set government rank to Empire Province Tabriz (416): Gain 2 base tax Gain 2 base production Gain 1 base manpower Province Isfahan (429): Gain 3 base tax Gain 3 base production Gain 1 base manpower Province Qazvin (2215): Gain 2 base tax Gain 2 base production Gain 1 base manpower Province Shiraz (2218): Gain 2 base tax Gain 2 base production Province Teheran (428): Gain 1 base tax Gain 1 base production Gain 1 base manpower Province Yazd (433): Gain 1 base tax Gain 1 base production Province Qom (2213): Gain 1 base tax Gain 1 base production Gain 1 base manpower Province Zanjan (2212): Gain 1 base tax Gain 1 base production Gain 1 base manpower

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The Reforms of Abbas the Great

The reign of Shah Abbas the Great marked the pinnacle of the Safavid dynasty. He developed a disciplined standing army, crushed the Uzbeks and avenged himself on the Ottomans. In 1598, he chose Isfahan as his new capital. A supporter of the arts, especially architecture, he adorned Isfahan with some of the finest Islamic monuments in the world. He built a number of mosques, schools, bridges and a major bazaar. During his reign, Persian craftsmen and artists excelled in creating fine silks, cloths, porcelain, metalwork, calligraphy, miniatures and carpets.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Persia Owns province Isfahan (429) The year is between 1580 and 1640.	Mean time to happen 150 months
Hail [Root.Monarch.GetTitle] [Root.Monarch.GetName] If the country has not enacted one of the highest tier government reforms then the country gains 15 government reform progress. Move 25 towards Legalism Gain 50 administrative power Gain 50 military power Gain 50 diplomatic power

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The Advisors of Abbas the Great

Shah Abbas greatly admired the military skills of the Western Europeans and gladly accepted Christian missionaries to his realm, even pretending to be on the verge of converting himself. The Shah finally secured the help of two Englishmen - Anthony and Robert Sherley - to reform the Persian army and navy. The results were not long in coming. Abbas took Bahrain from the Portuguese and sacked their base at Hormuz. The European advisors, however, were not popular in all quarters...

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Persia Owns province Isfahan (429) The year is between 1590 and 1640.

Mean time to happen 150 months

Hire the English advisors If the country has not enacted one of the highest tier government reforms then the country gains 15 government reform progress. Gain ruler modifier “The Advisors of Abbas the Great” until ruler's death, giving -20% technology cost Lose 1 stability Rely on domestic advisors If Persia has a stability of less than +3, then it gains 1 stability, else it gains 50 administrative power.

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Political Turmoil

Safavid power was based on the Kizilbash (Shiite Turkmen) tribesmen of Asia Minor who originally defeated the Ak Koyunlu. Unfortunately, the clans were unruly, constantly fighting each other and vying for control of the Shah. Under Abbas they were kept on a tight leash, but with his passing Persia was once more plagued by their infighting. Eventually their power waned, but they were only to be replaced by rebellious warlords from Afghanistan and Baluchistan in the 18th century.

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Trigger conditions Is Persia Does not have country modifier “per_political_turmoil_timer” Ruler's military skill is less than 4 Ruler's diplomatic skill is less than 4 Ruler's administrative skill is less than 4 Is not in a regency The year is 1580 or later.	Mean time to happen 500 months
Let the Clans fight Hidden effect: Gain country modifier “per_political_turmoil_timer” for 10 years Lose 1 stability Buy the loyalty of the Clans Hidden effect: Gain country modifier “per_political_turmoil_timer” for 10 years Lose ducats equal to 1 years of income

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Political Fragmentation

The death of Abbas consigned Iran to a long and painful slide into chaos. The decline resulted from weak rulers, interference by the women of the harem in politics, the re-emergence of Kizilbash rivalries, maladministration of state lands, excessive taxation, the decline of trade, and the weakening of Safavid military organization.

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Trigger conditions Is Persia Does not have country modifier “per_political_fragmentation_timer” The year is 1635 or later.

Mean time to happen 500 months

Let the factions conspire Hidden effect: Gain country modifier “per_political_fragmentation_timer” for 10 years If Persia has a stability of less than +3, then it gains 1 stability, else it gains 50 administrative power. Tighten state control Hidden effect: Gain country modifier “per_political_fragmentation_timer” for 10 years Lose 1 stability One random owned and cored province of Persia: Gain 1 base tax Gain 1 base manpower

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The Afghan Rebellions

The Afghans, under the leadership of Mir Ways, have risen up in rebellion in their home provinces!

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Persia Primary culture is not Afghan Afghanistan does not exist Any owned province culture is Afghan	Mean time to happen 2000 months
Curses! One random area containing Afghan owned province: Gain province modifier “Peasants Rage” for 5 years, giving +10 local unrest

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Persian Miniature Painting

In Persian art the prohibition of depicting the human figure never reached as far as the non-religious literature and the Persian nobility have been commissioning illuminated manuscripts containing exquisite and very expensive miniature paintings for as long as anyone can remember.
With the rebirth of the Persian Empire the miniature painting industry is now booming. The works of the masters of the $CAPITAL$ school are attracting not only domestic buyers but are now being exported all over the Islamic world.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Persia The year is before 1600.	Mean time to happen 300 months
Ok. Gain 10 prestige Gain country modifier “Persian Miniature Painting School” for 10 years, giving +1 yearly prestige

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Iskander Munshi

After a lifetime in the royal bureaucracy Iskandar Beg Munshi has completed a great chronicle of the history of our state. Starting with the founding of our dynasty Munshi goes on to retell the events of every Shah since. The more recent parts of the period covered by the chronicle draws from Munshi's own rich experience from his time in the service of the throne.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Persia The year is between 1620 and 1635.	Mean time to happen 45 months
Ok. Gain 10 legitimacy Gain 5 prestige

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Najaf

We are fortunate to be the custodians of Najaf, one of the holiest cities in the world and the resting place of Imam Ali. In recent years, during the struggles of Timur, the Jalayirids and the Qara Qoyunlu the city and its shrines have become somewhat neglected. It is our duty to rectify this situation.

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Trigger conditions None	Is triggered only by (please describe trigger here)
We must do our utmost to embellish Najaf and its shrines. Lose ducats equal to 0.1 years of income Province Samawat (2311) gains province modifier “The Shrines of Najaf” for the rest of the campaign, giving +0.5 yearly legitimacy if follow country religion Let us protect Najaf without indulging in extravagance. Province Samawat: Gain province modifier “The Shrines of Najaf” for 7300 days

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Rise of the Musha'sha'iyyah

A millenarian sect centered around the Iraqi theologian Muhammed Ibn Falah is rapidly gaining followers among the Arab and Persian tribesmen in southern Mesopotamia. As the sect continue to gain followers and financial assets it remains unclear whether Ibn Falah or any of his successors will become a significant factor in the politics of Persia

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is not Mushasha Any owned province is a core of Mushasha The year is between 1445 and 1455.	Mean time to happen 30 months
Ok. Every provinces with Mushasha core: Province is not owned by Mushasha Gain province modifier “The Musha'sha'iyyah” for 10 years, giving +5 local unrest

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Rise of the Safawiyyah

The rich Sufi Safawiyyah sect in northwestern Persia has begun a transformation from a largely ascetic sect into a military order. The ideas of the sect have struck home among the Turcoman tribesmen in Persia and the leaders of the sect are more and more being regarded as semi-divine beings. What effect this will have on the politics of Persia remains to be seen.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is not Ardabil At least one of: Ardabil is neighbouring us Any owned province is a core of Ardabil The year is between 1445 and 1465.	Mean time to happen 30 months
Ok. Every province in the world: Limited to: Province is not owned by Ardabil At least one of: Is a core of Ardabil All of: Religion is Shia Any neighbouring province is owned by Ardabil Gain province modifier “The Safawiyyah” for 10 years, giving +5 local unrest

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Qizilbash Revolt

The appearance of a religious Persian state has stirred the hearts of the Qizilbash tribesmen in our lands. Minor clashes with government officials have now escalated into a full blown uprising.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Persia exists Is not Persia Owns at least 6 provinces with Persian culture The year is between 1450 and 1580.	Mean time to happen 390 months Modifiers Any owned province has province modifier “The Musha'sha'iyyah” : ×0.75 Any owned province has province modifier “The Safawiyyah” : ×0.75 Owns at least 8 provinces with Persian culture: ×0.75
Ok. One random owned province with Persian culture or Azeri culture with Persia core (except capital): Nationalist rebels (size 1) (friendly to Persia) rise in revolt Every owned provinces with Persian culture or Azeri culture with Persia core (except capital): Nationalist rebels (size 1) (friendly to Persia) rise in revolt

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Persian Shiism

For too long Persia has stood divided when foreign invaders have entered our lands. While $MONARCH$ is an immensely popular $MONARCHTITLE$ a durable state should not be built on personal loyalties alone. The road forward must be to unify our people through a common religious identity different from that of our neighbors.
While far from all of our subjects would identify as Shia currently there are many cases of Shiite customs, such as the honoring of the Imams, being practiced by the Muslims of Persia. By ensuring that our people all adhere to Twelver Shiism we can create a Persian identity which will stand the test of time.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Persia is not a subject nation other than a tributary state. The year is before 1630.	Mean time to happen 30 months
Our people will be unified by their faith. If religion is not Shia Change religion to Shia Gain country modifier “A Shia State” for 10 years, giving: -3 Tolerance of heretics +2% Missionary strength vs heretics Set country flag per_shiite_policies There is strength in diversity too. If Persia has a stability of less than +3, then it gains 1 stability, else it gains 50 administrative power.

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The Faith of the Sunni Ulema

While popular Islam in Iran might be positively predisposed towards Shiism the Ulema has always been dominated by Sunnis. For some of these clerics the transition has been very smooth, almost suspiciously so, while others have been refusing to adapt to the new ways of our state.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Persia Religion is Shia Country flag per_shiite_policies is set	Mean time to happen 30 months
Reward those who convert. Gain country modifier “Conversion of the Clergy” for 10 years, giving +20% Religious unity Punish those who don't convert. Gain country modifier “Conversion of the Clergy” for 5 years, giving +1% Missionary strength vs heretics

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Shiite Brain Drain

It has now been centuries since there was a strong Shiite state either in Iran or elsewhere. With the birth of our kingdom an increasing number of Shiite theologians, clerics and all kinds of Shiite intelligentsia have come flocking to our borders from all over the Muslim world.
This is quite fortunate as there is a shortage of Shiite lawyers, clerics and officials in our lands, but this turn of events has made many Muslim monarchs feel quite threatened by our state.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Persia Religion is Shia Country flag per_shiite_policies is set	Mean time to happen 30 months
Welcome our brothers. Move 10 towards Legalism Every country in the world: Limited to: At least one of: Religion is Shia Any owned province religion is Shia Gain opinion modifier “Irritated” towards Persia worth -10 opinion with a yearly decay of +2 Gain country modifier “Shiite Migration” for 20 years, giving: -10% advisor cost -5% idea cost +5% institution spread

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Isfahan

If we are to build a truly Persian nation we must create a worthy and truly Persian capital. Isfahan is an old city situated at the heart of the lands of Persia and would fit our ambitions nicely.
Talented architects from all over our lands stand ready to transform this old city into a proper symbol of our power. This is, however, going to be a both costly and time consuming process.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Persia Religion is Shia Owns core province Isfahan (129) Capital is not Isfahan Treasury contains at least 0.2 years' worth of income The year is between 1580 and 1630.

Mean time to happen 150 months

Let the work commence! Lose ducats equal to 0.15 years of income Set country flag per_isfahan_construction Change capital to Isfahan Province Isfahan gains province modifier “Remaking of Isfahan” for the rest of the campaign, giving: -25% local tax modifier -10% local development cost $CAPITAL_CITY$ is the capital of this country. If Persia has a stability of less than +3, then it gains 1 stability, else it gains 50 administrative power.

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Isfahan nisf-i Jahan

The construction of the new royal center at Isfahan is finally finished and before us now lie one of the greatest cities of the world. Starting at the Chahar Bagh avenue and ending with the great Maydan-i Naqsh-i Jahan we have now gathered all the government institutions of our empire in one place.
This Maidan of Isfahan is itself a microcosm of our empire, a huge square filled with the stands of merchants from all over our lands, dominated by the monumental Masjid-i Shah mosque, the Imperial Bazaar and the Ali Qapu Palace of our $MONARCHTITLE$. In the process of completing the restructuring of the city many new construction techniques have been born out of necessity and a generation of artisans and architects have developed their trades further than was previously thought possible.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Persia Has had country flag per_isfahan_construction for at least 10 years Owns core province Isfahan (429) Province Isfahan has province modifier “Remaking of Isfahan”	Mean time to happen 168 months
Great! Gain 20 prestige Province Isfahan: Remove province modifier "Remaking of Isfahan" Gain province modifier “Isfahan nisf-i Jahan” for the rest of the campaign, giving: +1 yearly legitimacy +10% local production efficiency -10% local development cost

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Qizilbash Uprisings in Anatolia

Ever since the young Ismail, head of the Safavid order, threw off the yoke of the Aq Qoyunlu to proclaim himself Shah of Iran in 1501, the Qizilbash heresy had grown stronger in Anatolia. Near the end of the reign of Bayezid II, the Qizilbash (Shiite-leaning Turkmen) rose up in revolt against the centralization efforts of the Ottomans' Sunni regime. Supported by Shah Ismail, and taking advantage of the succession struggle between Bayezid's sons, the rebels threatened to change the course of Ottoman history...

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Persia Religion is Shia Any neighbouring country: Is Ottomans Religion is Sunni Any owned province religion is Shia Ottomans is not a subject nation other than a tributary state. Is not allied to Ottomans Is not at war with Ottomans The year is between 1450 and 1550.

Mean time to happen 2000 months

Support the Turkish Shiites If Persia has a stability of less than +3, then it gains 1 stability, else it gains 50 administrative power. Lose ducats equal to 0.2 years of income Ottomans: Gain opinion modifier “Supported Rebels” towards Persia worth -50 opinion with a yearly decay of +5 Trigger country event “Turko-Persian Conflicts: Shiite rebels” in 10 days Leave them to their fate Lose 1 stability Betray the Turkish rebels Lose 2 stability Gain opinion modifier “Did Not Support Rebels” towards Persia worth +20 opinion with a yearly decay of -2

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Murad III's campaigns against Persia

Murad III, a Sultan ruled by women, fought the Persians in an exhausting war (1578-90) that severely strained the Empire and forced heavy taxes upon the citizens. Though the war was not for nothing - Persia had to cede Azerbaijan, Tiflis and Hamadan to the Ottomans - the resources might have been better spent elsewhere.

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Trigger conditions None

Is triggered only by Ottomans event

Teach the Turks a lesson! If the country has a stability of less than +3, then it gains 1 stability, else it gains 50 administrative power. One random Ottomans owned province: Limited to: Is not a core of Persia Persia has no claim on this province Any neighbouring province is owned by Persia Persia gains a claim on this province Ottomans gains opinion modifier “Border Aggression” towards Persia worth -25 opinion with a yearly decay of +1 Ignore the Turkish threat Lose 1 stability Seek a diplomatic solution Ottomans gains opinion modifier “Successful Diplomacy” towards Persia worth +20 opinion with a yearly decay of -2

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Turko-Persian Tension

The Spahi revolts in Eastern Anatolia encouraged the Persian Shah to seek revenge for the humiliating losses incurred by Murad III. War broke out yet again in 1603.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Persia Any neighbouring country: Is Ottomans Any owned province is controlled by Rebels Ottomans is not a subject nation other than a tributary state. Is not allied to Ottomans Is not at war with Ottomans The year is between 1600 and 1650.	Mean time to happen 1000 months
Support the Turkish rebels and prepare for war Lose ducats equal to 0.2 years of income Ottomans: Gain opinion modifier “Supported Rebels” towards Persia worth -50 opinion with a yearly decay of +5 Trigger country event “Persians take advantage of Ottoman instability” in 10 days Concentrate on internal issues Gain 25 administrative power

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Pari Khan Khanum

An excellent poet, well-versed in traditional Islamic sciences, and daughter of Shah Tahmasp I, Pari Khan Khanum is a Safavid princess and one of the most influential women in the land. She helped her brother Ismail II to the Safavid throne and has shown great promise. Perhaps she is the one that should be on the throne? Or at least behind it as an advisor.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Persia. The event Khayr al-Nisa Begum has not happend yet. Has less then 75 legitimacy. Government type is a monarchy. Is not the lesser partner in a personal union. Does not have a female ruler. The year is between 1524 and 1578.

Mean time to happen 200 months

Put her on it. Get a new female ruler Pari Khan Khanum of Safavid dynasty with: 3 administrative skill, 3 diplomatic skill, 4 military skill. has Persian culture. has ‘Well connected’ personality. If the country uses ‘Statists vs Monarchists’ mechanics: then strengthen Monarchists in power by 100%. Keep her behind it. Gain 100 administrative power. Gain 100 diplomatic power. Gain 100 military power. If this country is the Emperor of China, then it gains 5 meritocracy. Gain access to a female discounted diplomat with skill 2 named Pari Khan Khanum.

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Khayr al-Nisa Begum

Called Mahd-i Ulya - the highest-ranked cradle -, wife of the Shah Mohammed Khodabanda, Khayr al-Nisa Begum is a powerful political figure in her own right. She came to the Safavid court after her cousin Mir Sultan-Murad Khan had killed her father, and her desire for revenge has only just recently been slaked. The son of her father's killer, Mirza Khan, was seized by Khayr al-Nisa Begum's supporters as he was traveling to the capital and killed. She took revenge on the son as the father had already died, and with that her thirst for revenge was quenched. Her husband the Shah was weak-willed and a poor ruler whose sister Pari Khan Khanum tried to control him, but as she had insulted the Grand Vizier Mirza Salman and made an enemy out of him he managed to persuade the Shah and the Queen to have her strangled. Khayr al-Nisa Begum took control of $COUNTRY$ and by appointing friends and relatives to important posts she built a network of support which keeps her informed of all political developments in the land. She aims to promote her eldest son Hamza Mirza's career but holds enough power to safely rule the country herself.

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This event happens only once during a campaign.

Trigger conditions Is Persia. Is in a regency. Government type is a monarchy. Is not the lesser partner in a personal union. The event Pari Khan Khanum has not happend yet. The year is between 1500 and 1579.

Mean time to happen 200 months

Ambitious woman... Make her advisor and keep her from the throne. Gain 100 administrative power. Gain 100 diplomatic power. Gain 100 military power. If this country is the Emperor of China, then it gains 5 meritocracy. Gain access to a female discounted statesman with skill 2 named Khayr al-Nisa Begum. $COUNTRY$ have need of a strong ruler, and she is not the worst choice we could make. Get a new female ruler Khayr al-Nisa Begum Safavid with: 5 administrative skill, 4 diplomatic skill, 2 military skill. has Mazandarani culture. has ‘Secretive’ and ‘Well connected’ personalities. If the country uses ‘Statists vs Monarchists’ mechanics: then strengthen Monarchists in power by 100%.