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Muslim Empires

Muslim Empires. Muslim Empires. The Big Idea After the early spread of Islam, three large Islamic empires formed—the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal. 7.2.4. The Ottoman Empire. Main Idea 1: Muslims ruled the Ottoman Empire, which was a political and cultural force. The Ottoman Empire.

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Muslim Empires

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  1. Muslim Empires

  2. Muslim Empires The Big Idea After the early spread of Islam, three large Islamic empires formed—the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal. 7.2.4

  3. The Ottoman Empire • Main Idea 1: • Muslims ruled the Ottoman Empire, which was a political and cultural force.

  4. The Ottoman Empire • Islam eventually spread to the area known as Turkey. • The Muslims from Turkey established the Ottoman Empire, which was extremely powerful. Modern day Turkey

  5. The Ottoman Empire • Mehmed II and Suleyman I led conquests that turned the Ottomans into a world power. Talk to the hand!! Mehmed II A map of the Ottoman Empire Suleyman I

  6. The Ottomans were aided by slave soldiers called Janissaries. They had new gunpowder weapons, such as the cannon. The Ottoman Empire

  7. During Suleyman’s rule, the Ottoman Empire reached its cultural peak. Poets wrote beautiful works. Architects turned Istanbul into a Muslim city. Women had limited freedom. The Ottoman Empire

  8. Ottoman Government and Society • The sultan, or Ottoman ruler, issued laws and made all major decisions in the empire. I take orders from just one person – ME! He was the Sultan of Agrabah in Aladdin Jafar was the Grand Vizier in Aladdin. A Grand Vizier is the sultan’s highest adviser.

  9. Ottoman Government and Society • Ottoman society was divided into two classes. • Judges and people who advised the sultan were part of the ruling class. • Those who didn’t fit into the ruling class made up the other class. Most were Muslim, but many of these were Christians or Jews from lands the Ottomans had conquered.

  10. Ottoman Government and Society

  11. The Safavid Empire • Main Idea 2: • The Safavid Empire blended Persian cultural traditions with Shia Islam.

  12. The Safavid Empire • At one point, a conflict arose over who should be caliph, which caused Islam split into two groups. • The Shia (or the Shiites) thought that only members of Muhammad’s family could become caliphs. • The Sunni thought it did not matter as long as they were good Muslims and strong leaders. a Shia Muslim a Sunni Muslim

  13. The Safavid Empire • The Safavid Empire was a rival Islamic state to the Ottoman Empire. • The Safavid Empire began in 1502 when a Shia leader named Esma’il conquered Persia and made himself shah, or king of the Safavid Empire.

  14. The Safavid Empire • The Safavid Empire began in 1502 when a Shia leader named Esma’il conquered Persia and made himself shah, or king of the Safavid Empire. • He made Shiism the official religion of the empire. • The Safavids blended Persian & Muslim traditions.

  15. The Safavid Empire • The Safavid Empire became strong on the manufacturing of traditional products, such as handwoven carpets, silk, and velvet, was encouraged.

  16. The Mughal Empire • Main Idea 3: • The Mughal Empire in India left an impressive cultural heritage. Safavid Empire Mughal Empire modern day India

  17. The Mughal Empire • Babur established the Mughal Empire, but it grew mostly under an emperor named Akbar. • Akbar’s tolerant policies helped unify the empire. Woo-hoo!! Akbar

  18. The Mughal Empire • A conflict of cultures led to the end of this empire, but resulted in a culture unique to the Mughal Empire. • Cultures that blended in the empire included • Muslims • Hindus • Persians • Indians

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