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Imperial Islamic Society

Imperial Islamic Society. Despite differences, there are striking similarities in the development and decline of Islamic societies. The Dynastic State. All were military creations Prestige/authority a result of the personal piety/military prowess of rulers and their families

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Imperial Islamic Society

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  1. Imperial Islamic Society Despite differences, there are striking similarities in the development and decline of Islamic societies

  2. The Dynastic State • All were military creations • Prestige/authority a result of the personal piety/military prowess of rulers and their families • Power reflected steppe traditions

  3. Role of Women • Though Muslim theorists agreed that women should play no role in public affairs, women did play important roles in Islamic society

  4. Agriculture & Trade • Food Crops • Tobacco • Population growth • Cities remain important as hubs of trade

  5. Religion in the Empires • Christian presence in India • Status of religious minorities • Promotion of Islam • Cultural patronage of emperors • Istanbul • Isfahan • Fatehpur Sikri

  6. Islamic Empires in Transition • Radical changes between the 16th and 18th centuries • Safavids disappear after Afghan attacks in 1722 • After 1707, Mughal India experienced provincial rebellions/foreign invasions, followed by British rule • By 1700, Ottomans were losing territory and losing control as European & Russian states began to apply pressure

  7. Decline of the Empires • Dynastic Decline • Religious tensions • Economic stagnation • Military decline • Cultural insularity • Cultural conservatism • The printing press

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