The Safavid imperial harem refers to the harem of the monarchs of the Safavid dynasty of Iran. The harem of the Safavid shahs played an important role in the history of Safavid Iran (1501-1736).
It was the quarters of the women of the Imperial household, where the female members of the dynasty lived in sex segregation. It was the home to the mother, wives, slave concubines and unmarried female members of the dynasty. It was an institution of importance and often the place of political influence.