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Ottomans, Persians, Indians. Oh My!. Ottoman Turkish Empire. Expansion in 13 th century Holy War … Constantinople (Istanbul) Cleaned up city Center of population growth and art/culture/trade Suleiman (1520 – 1566) Extended empire Conquered much of eastern Europe
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Ottomans, Persians, Indians Oh My!
Ottoman Turkish Empire • Expansion in 13th century • Holy War … Constantinople (Istanbul) • Cleaned up city • Center of population growth and art/culture/trade • Suleiman (1520 – 1566) • Extended empire • Conquered much of eastern Europe • Made Ottomans relevant in world affairs
Ottoman Society • Sultan … all property • Timar (fief) … Ottoman fuedalism • Women • Royal … isolation … harems • Wealthy had power
Safavid Dynasty • Isma’il led Turkish army • Shi’ite faith • National army loyal to ruler • Urban bureaucracy
Carpets = Commerce • Safavid Empire became center of carpet production • Beautiful quality carpets • Persian Rugs
MughalIndia • Babur… Kabul … expansion