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Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires: Geography and Influence

Explore the geography and influence of the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal empires. Learn about the territories they gained and their impact on religion, law, and the arts. Answer questions about the Ottoman Empire's access to waterways and periods of land expansion.

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Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires: Geography and Influence

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  1. Warm-Up • P. 508 • Look at the Ottoman Empire 1451-1566 map and answer the “Geography Skillbuilder” questions. • 1) To which waterways did the Ottoman Empire have access? • 2) In which period of time did the Ottoman Empire gain the most land?

  2. Islamic Empires SSWH12 The student will examine the origins and contributions of the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal empires. a. Describe the geographical extent of the Ottoman Empire during the rule of Suleyman the Magnificent, the Safavid Empire during the reign of Shah Abbas I, and the Mughal Empire during the reigns of Babur and Akbar. b. Explain the ways in which these Muslim empires influenced religion, law, and the arts in their parts of the world.

  3. Ottoman Turks • Osman 1300-1326 • Ghazis – warrior for Islam • Orkhan I 1361 – declares himself Sultan (overlord) • Mehmed II – conquers Constantinople 1453 • Renamed Istanbul

  4. Ottomans Conquer Islam’s Holy Cities and Lands • Mecca • Medina • Egypt – Cairo • Persia

  5. Suleyman the Lawgiver (aka the Magnificent) • 1520-1560 C.E. • Invaded Hungary and Austria • Created law code • Did not force conversion • Christians and Jews paid tax

  6. Safavid Empire (P) • Shi’ite • Persia (Iran) • Between Ottomans (R), Uzbek tribesmen (Y), and Mughal Empire (India, G)

  7. Safavid Empire • Shah – King • Shah Abbas 1587 • Reforms • Modern military • Christian toleration - increased trade • New capital • Esfahan • Art • Carpets

  8. Mughal Empire • Descendants of Genghis Khan • Babur -1494 C.E. • Conquers land in India • 12,000 troops defeats 100,000

  9. Akbar • 1556-1605 • Gains more territory • Religious freedom • Graduated taxes • Blend Arab, Persian, Hindu culture • Ramayana – epic poem

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