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The Muslim Empires

The Muslim Empires. 1450-1800. Rise of the Ottoman Turks. Empire began near the Bosporus and Dardanelles Over the next 300 years, rule expanded to Asia, North Africa and Europe Under the leadership of Mehmed II, the Ottoman Turks, gained control of Constantinople and the Byzantine Empire

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The Muslim Empires

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  1. The Muslim Empires 1450-1800

  2. Rise of the Ottoman Turks • Empire began near the Bosporus and Dardanelles • Over the next 300 years, rule expanded to Asia, North Africa and Europe • Under the leadership of Mehmed II, the Ottoman Turks, gained control of Constantinople and the Byzantine Empire • Eventually controlled Islam’s Holy cities • Tried to push into Europe, but these attacks were repelled

  3. The Ottoman World • Gunpowder Empire • Mastered technology of firearms • Sultans • Head of Ottoman government • Hereditary • Took many wives • Religion • Islam • Generally tolerant of non-Muslims • Architecture/Arts • Pottery, rugs, silk • Magnificent mosques

  4. Problems in the Ottoman Empire Sultans became less involved in government Western ideas, began to take over Ottoman ideas

  5. The Safavid Dynasty • Founded by Shah Esmail • Seized much of Iran and Iraq • Conquered many territories • Used Shia faith to unite empire • Sunni had to convert to Shia

  6. Life Under the Safavids • Shah • More available to their subjects • Economy • Active in trade and manufacturing • Roads were fair • Culture • Growth of the arts, especially painting

  7. The Mogul Dynasty • Moguls came from area north of Indus River Valley • Akbar brought most of India under Mogul rule by 1605 • Increased power of military • Very tolerant of those conquered • Long period of peace and stability • Prosperous trade

  8. Life in Mogul India • Women • Played an active role in society • Used for political advice • Culture • TajMahal constructed

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