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What are the three empires part of the Islamic Gunpowder Empires? Who was the ruler of the Ottoman Empire that expanded the territory the furthest? Who was the ruler of the Mughal Empire that brought in the Golden Age? Bell Ringer
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Jahangir –video does not mention him. Tanzimat Reform Generalization of Islamic societies from 1500-1700. A little on the Safavids Continue with the documenary Agenda/Objectives
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1839- 1876 Goal was to save the empire. Modernize industry Granting more political and religious freedom Expansion of the nation’s physical infrastructure Introduction of Western-style education Ottoman’s Tanzimat Reforms
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Iran, and parts of Turkey and Georgia. Safavid’s power over various tribes (Kurds, Arabs, Turkmans and Baluchis) was not strong enough to consolidate an absolute supremacy. Safavids laid claim to authority over all that had been Persia. Safavid Empire
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The Empire’s economic strength came from its location on the trade routes. The Empire made Iran a center of art, architecture, poetry and philosophy. The capital, Isfahan, is one of the most beautiful cities in the world The key figures in the Empire were: Isma’il I Abbas I. Safavid Empire
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The Safavid Empire was a theocracy. The state religion was Shi’a Islam. It enforced Shiaism within its boundaries and coerced all the Sunnis into converting to Shiaism. Religious persecution led to massive revolts weakening the empire. Reason for Decline
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Islamic empires did not have an event like the Renaissance and that lagged them behind European empires. Economic depression and government corruption led to the weakening of many Islamic states during the sixteenth century. The discovery of new trade routes had a strong impact on the ability of Islamic nations to maintain economic and political control. Generalization of Islamic societies 1500- 1700
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