1. Muslim Empires of the Early Modern World

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

3. 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

4. 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)

5. Problems and Decline of the Ottomans
Height under the ruler Suleyman the Magnificent who ruled from
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…

6. 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)

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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. =]