A regent is someone who rules for a child until the child is old enough to rule.
<span>The Ottoman empire was run by Sunni muslims and the Safavids controled by Shi'i muslims. Religious difference was one of the main sources of conflict between the empires. The Ottomans and Safavids also fought over control of Islamic territories and interpretation of Islamic doctrines.</span>
Most Australians practice Christianity.
