European Claims in Muslim Regions
3 Muslim Empires Ottomans in the Middle East, Safavids in Persia, and Mughals in India All declined due to corruption and discontent Muhammad Ahmad claimed to be the Mahdi, or savior of the Muslim faith
Ottomans North Africa, SE Europe, and parts of the Middle East Provincial leaders called pashas and $ problems led to unrest European nations noticed this and took Ottoman lands In the 1700s the government and tax collection were reformed Sultans wanted to keep the government autocratic genocide of Christian Armenians
Egypt Muhammad Ali(not the boxer) led economic and political reforms Conquered neighboring lands and made Egypt the main Middle Eastern power Leaders succeeding Ali were unable to maintain this power and Britain gained control of Egypt in 1882
Persia Present day Iran When oil was discovered, foreign nations tried to control Iran’s oil fields These nations were granted special privileges called concessions. They also sent troops to protect their interests Foreigners caused debate of whether or not to Westernize