1. SSWH12
The student will examine the origins and contributions of the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires.

2. OTTOMAN EMPIRE
SAFAVID EMPIRE
MUGHAL EMPIRE
LOCATION
PEOPLE
RELIGION
LAW
ART

3. 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

5. Suleyman the magnificent:
Ottoman leader
Reign was known as the “Golden Age” of the Ottoman Empire
Modernized the Army
Expanded the borders to largest extent

6. Ottoman religion: Government and majority of citizens were Muslim
Sunni
Tolerant of other religions
Especially Jews and Christians

7. 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.

8. Ottoman art:
Suleyman was a patron
Arts were influenced by the Persians
Paintings and architecture were the main types of art produced.

9. Safavid empire: present-day iran

10. Shah abbas I: Shah Safavid King Abbas I Shah 1588-1629
Centralized the Safavid government
Made Safavid a powerful trading state (silk trade)

11. Safavid religion:
Shiite Muslims
Because of this they had several military conflicts with the Ottomans (who were Sunni)
Tolerant of other religions, especially Christians

12. Modeled off of the Ottoman Janissaries
Safavid law:
Law based on Sharia.
Powerful military
Modeled off of the Ottoman Janissaries

13. Safavid art:
Shah Abbas was a patron
Paintings and carpets were main expressions of art

14. Located in present-day India.
Mughal empire:
Located in present-day India.

15. Babur:
Leader who established the Mughal Empire in 1526.
Military strategy was his focus

16. Akbar: Babur’s grandson who took control of the Mughal Empire in 1556.
Built a strong, central government
Modernized the army and encouraged trade

17. 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

18. Hindus were allowed to serve in the Muslim government
Mughal law:
Strong military
Hindus were allowed to serve in the Muslim government

19. Architecture was the focus of Mughal Arts
Taj Mahal
Tomb built by Shah Jahan for his wife

22. 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.