Ismail I books in order
Founder and first shah of Safavid Iran
- Lived
- 1487–1524
- Country
- Safavid Iran
- Books
- 1
- Also writes as
- خطائي
Ismail I published 1 novel, beginning with Dehname (1506).
Updated September 2026
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Dehname
Ismail I's most-read book.
Ismail I books in order of publication
Dehname (1506)
About Ismail I
Ismail I was the founder and first shah of Safavid Iran, ruling from 1501 until his death in 1524. His reign is one of the most vital in the history of Iran, and the Safavid era is often considered the beginning of modern Iranian history. Under Ismail, Iran was unified under native rule for the first time since the Islamic conquest of the country eight-and-a-half centuries earlier.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ismail I FAQ
- How many books has Ismail I written?
- Ismail I published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ismail I's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Dehname.
- What is Ismail I's last book?
- Dehname (1506).
- What is Ismail I's most famous book?
- Dehname (1506) is Ismail I's most widely read book.
- Does Ismail I write under a pen name?
- Yes: Ismail I has also published as خطائي.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.