They enslaved men from the Caucasus and employed them as soldiers to temper the power of the Qizilbash. They awarded positions based on hereditary descent from the previous job holder. They gave control of the military to the Qizilbash and served only in an advisory capacity. They heavily preferred ethnic Persians in administrative positions.

What best describes the way the Safavid shahs dealt with groups competing for political power and influence at court?