1. Islamic Empires Ottoman Empire

2. Ottoman Empire Suleyman the Magnificent Influence on Religion Followed Islamic law –Allowed freedom of worship –Christians and Jews allowed to practice their religion Influence on Law “The Lawgiver” –Created law code for civil and criminal law

3. Influence on the Arts Art and literature flourish Studied poetry and architecture Sinan designed the Mosque of Suleyman –Largest in Ottoman Empire

4. Safavid Empire

5. Safavid Empire Shah Abbas Influence on Religion –Tolerant –Brought in Christians from other areas Influence on Law –Punished corruption

6. Influence on the Arts Capital of Esfahan [Isfahan] Brought in Chinese potters—tile work Carpets—become most sought after in West

7. Located on an oasis in an arid plain surrounded by mountains

9. Trade needs cities to flourish; cities need trade to flourish ---Braudel

11. Allah-verdi Khan Bridge built in 1632 by Shah Abbas

12. Friday’s Mosque

13. Aljaito Altar Plaster Carving

14. Imam’s Mosque

18. Babur the Conqueror 1483-1530 *Gunpowder Empire *Rajputs=confederation of states *Capitals--Delhi and Agra

19. Influence on Religion –Did not emphasize his religion but rather his Persian heritage –Stable empire allowed many to convert to Islam Influence on Law –Centralized his power

20. Influence on the Arts –Remembered for his memoirs –Wrote poetry –Love of gardens

21. Akbar Golden Age

22. Influence on Religion –Tolerant –Married Hindus, Christians, and Muslims –Abolished tax on Hindus and non-Muslims –Preserved Hindu temples Influence on Law –Had final say in all disputes –Non-Muslims not forced to obey Islamic law –Mughals had no formal written law –Subjects could directly petition Akbar –Ruler’s duty was to ensure justice for all –1579—Infallibility Decree

23. Influence on the Arts –Academy of Local Painters –Cultural blend of the arts –Miniatures –Built Fatehpur Sikri