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Muslim Empires. Government Sultan (king) ruled through local governors called Pashas Grand Vizier was the sultan’s right hand man. Ottomans - Turkey. Religion Sunni Muslims Practice religious tolerance. Ottomans. Warfare Janissaries – Foot soldiers or administrators to the Sultan
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Government • Sultan (king) ruled through local governors called Pashas • Grand Vizier was the sultan’s right hand man Ottomans - Turkey
Religion • Sunni Muslims • Practice religious tolerance Ottomans
Warfare • Janissaries – Foot soldiers or administrators to the Sultan • Conquered the city Constantinople and renamed it Istanbul (Their new Capital) • Trade • Merchants were high class. Ottomans
Arts • Magnificent rugs, Pottery, Jewelry, and Mosques (Church) • Women • Had many rights • Could own land, seek divorce, and hold senior government jobs. Ottomans
Etc. • Mehmet II – under him, Ottomans took the city of Constantinople • Suleyman – Under him, the empire reached its height. Ottomans
Government • The Shah (king) Trained admins to run the empire for him • Religion • Shi’ite Muslims Safavids - Iran
Warfare • Battled with Ottomans • Were allied with European states • Trade • The Geography limits trade Safavids
Arts • Culture was a blend of Persian and Turkish influences • Excelled at making carpets and at Painting Safavids
Women • Kept secluded • Had to wear veils • Etc. • Shah Ismail – founded the Safavid Dynasty • Shah ABBAS – under him, the empire reached its height. Safavids
Government • The emperor Controls semi-independent states • Zamindars are Local officials who collected taxes • Religion • Muslims and Hindus • Religious Tolerance Moghuls - India
Warfare • Conquered India • Battled with the Persians & the British • Trade • Traded with Europeans Moghuls
Arts • Combined Persian and Indian themes • Excelled at Painting and Architecture • Women • Served as warriors, landowners, political advisors, and business people Moghuls
Etc. • Babur – founded Moghul Dynasty • Akbar – gained control of almost all of India • Shah Jahan – built the Tajmahal in memory of his wife. Moghuls