Muslim Empires of the Early Modern World

Classwork Activity Create a chart (directions outlined on the board and explained by teacher) Ottomans Safavids Moguls PROVIDE DETAILS

Ottoman Empire Origins of the empire are in the Anatolian Peninsula under Osman in the late 13th century Early 14th century, the Osman Turks expand creating an empire based on the concept of a dynasty Ottoman Empire at its height (view map on page 485) Expansion made possible through the use of janissaries (recruits from Christian lands that converted to Islam and were trained as foot soldiers) Became masters of firearms

Ottoman Rule Rulers called the sultan Like many Muslim Empires in the time, the Ottomans are considered a “gunpowder empire” gunpowder empire: formed by outside conquerors who unified the regions they took over Sunni Muslims that were generally tolerant of other religions. (Although, non-Muslims paid taxes)

Problems and Decline of the Ottomans Height under the ruler Suleyman the Magnificent who ruled from 1520-1566 Executed 2 of his sons accusing them of treason After his death, it was all downhill Sultans allowed their ministers too much power beginning in the 1600s People were given jobs they did not deserve Corruption Taxes increased Wars Eventually fell at the conclusion of World War I due to being on the losing side of the war…

Safavids Origins in the early 1500s in Persia Rulers called the shah Shia Muslims Rulers called the shah Conflicts occurred between the Safavids and Ottomans (map on page 493)

Safavid Rise and Decline Went to war with the Ottomans in attempts to regain territories Limited success, but could not maintain the wars Horse and camel caravans moved goods throughout the empire Seclusion of women increased In the early 18th century, Afghan people became to invade Ottoman Turks took advantage of this to seize more territory along the western border Problems led to anarchy (lawlessness/disorder) Collapsed in 1722

Moguls The Moguls were a gunpowder empire that gained control of India under Babur Moguls moved into India taking advantage of the religious tension in the area Warfare and negotiations brought together the empire Religious toleration Map on page 499 Some restrictions placed on Muslim women were adopted by Hindu women in the area

Decline of the Moguls Deaths of a series of rulers Shahs were focusing more on expansion than on domestic issues Empty treasury Peasants revolted against higher taxes Widespread poverty Issues over leadership and internal problems left the Moguls open for invasion 1739--Persians attack European impact in the area? Page 502 Turning Point

WRAP UP Page 505 #1-18 Create a study guide! Rephrase the questions to create a complete sentence that includes the correct answer! Use specific names and places when necessary. (Do not use “he, she, it, they…) USE THE CHART at the bottom of the page—work smarter, not harder. =]