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