This empire lacked a “principle of succession” or rule for who inherits the throne
The naval fleet from this country captured bases in the Mediterranean, but were not able to stop Euro advance in the Indian Ocean
Like in the West, artisans in the Ottoman Empire were organized into these
Spices made Christian rivals richer, Muslim trading centers lost tax revenue, Otts lacked naval technology & lost their monopoly here
Ottoman decline was different from this country’s decline because Ottomans were threatened by Europeans
They were slaves taken from conquered territories as children
The rise of Western Europe, oppressive & corrupt local rulers & this led to the decline of the Ottoman Empire
Two reasons that the Ottomans lost the monopoly over the Indian trade
Soon after its conquest, the Ottoman Sultan undertook the restoration of this city
This ruler designed gardens, reformed the bureaucracy, was a great military leader & musician
Number of centuries that Ottomans ruled
Control over artillery & firearms gave this group prominence over the Turkish cavalry
This Mughal ruler was Muslim, but promoted toleration of Hindus
The religious policies of this ruler weakened alliances between Muslims & Hindus
This new religion, promoted by Akbar, was rejected by both Hindus & Muslims
When this ruler took over there was a corrupt bureaucracy, backward military & lower standard of living
This Mughal ruler ruled the largest territory, but regional rulers kept his tax money
This Mughal ruler was exiled for ten years
This new religion attempted to blend Hinduism & Islam