SSWH12 The student will examine the origins and contributions of the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires.
OTTOMAN EMPIRE SAFAVID EMPIRE MUGHAL EMPIRE LOCATION PEOPLE RELIGION LAW ART
OTTOMAN EMPIRE: Conquered the Byzantine Empire in the 15th century. Capital was in Istanbul (renamed Constantinople) Conquered the largest, most powerful Empire in Europe/Middle East
Suleyman the magnificent: Ottoman leader 1520-1566 Reign was known as the “Golden Age” of the Ottoman Empire Modernized the Army Expanded the borders to largest extent
Ottoman religion: Government and majority of citizens were Muslim Sunni Tolerant of other religions Especially Jews and Christians
Ottoman law: Law was based on Sharia, Islamic law that includes interpretation of the Quran and application to everyday life. Emperor had absolute power Powerful military Janissaries In the Balkans, Christian families were forced to give one son to the gov’t to convert to Islam and serve in the military.
Ottoman art: Suleyman was a patron Arts were influenced by the Persians Paintings and architecture were the main types of art produced.
Safavid empire: present-day iran
Shah abbas I: Shah Safavid King Abbas I Shah 1588-1629 Centralized the Safavid government Made Safavid a powerful trading state (silk trade)
Safavid religion: Shiite Muslims Because of this they had several military conflicts with the Ottomans (who were Sunni) Tolerant of other religions, especially Christians
Modeled off of the Ottoman Janissaries Safavid law: Law based on Sharia. Powerful military Modeled off of the Ottoman Janissaries
Safavid art: Shah Abbas was a patron Paintings and carpets were main expressions of art
Located in present-day India. Mughal empire: Located in present-day India.
Babur: Leader who established the Mughal Empire in 1526. Military strategy was his focus
Akbar: Babur’s grandson who took control of the Mughal Empire in 1556. Built a strong, central government Modernized the army and encouraged trade
Akbar promoted religious tolerance between Muslims and Hindus Mughal religion: Sunni Muslim Akbar promoted religious tolerance between Muslims and Hindus Tolerance of all religions was encouraged
Hindus were allowed to serve in the Muslim government Mughal law: Strong military Hindus were allowed to serve in the Muslim government
Architecture was the focus of Mughal Arts Taj Mahal Tomb built by Shah Jahan for his wife
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Ticket-out-the-door: 1. Akbar ruled which empire after Babur? 2. What religion was the Safavid Empire? 3. Where was the Safavid Empire located? 4. Ottoman law was based on what? 5. Name one accomplishment by Suleyman.