1. Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires
By: Mr. Mitchell

3. Ottoman Empire
Osman, leader of many Turks, reclaims land lost by Byzantines.
Well known ghazi- warrior for Islam
Followers of Osman are known as OTTOMANS.
Leader of Ottoman Empire known as Sultan.

4. Mehmed II Took control of Constantinople
Renamed the city Istanbul, and opened it up to Jews, Christians and Muslims

5. Suleyman The Great Most well-known leader of the Ottoman Empire.
Land spread throughout Southeastern Europe and Middle East.
Created law codes for purposes such as
Taxation
Criminal and civil actions
Usage of devishirme- drafting young boys from conquered lands to use as their own soldiers.

7. Suleyman continued…..
Janissaries- trained soldiers loyal to SULEYMAN and no one else.
Sharia Law- Islamic law (What the Ottomans were ruled by)
Golden Age of Islam- cultural apex for Islam
Decline of the Ottomans
After WWI, the Ottoman lands were divided up.

9. Safavid Empire Shia Muslim Empire in Persia
Founded by Ismail, who later gives himself the title of Shah (king)
Known as a religious tyrant, Ismail has many Sunni Muslims killed in surrounding lands

10. Shah Abbas Most well-known leader of the Safavid Empire.
Religiously tolerant, opened up empire to trade with Europe.
Carpet weaving becomes a national industry
Esfahan- Capital of Safavid Empire

14. Mughal Empire
Known for being descendants of Genghis Khan and Timur the Lame
Empire in the countries of India, Pakistan
Babur
Gains power as a younger child before being dethroned by elders
Eventually, regains his land and forms the Mughal Empire

15. Akbar Grandson of Babur Empire consisted of over 100 million people
People unified through diplomacy and military conquests (usage of cannons!!!!)
Made efforts to have Hindus and Muslims in his empire get along.

16. Shah Jahan Descendant of Akbar
Most well known for ordering the construction of the Taj Mahal for his wife
Constant military campaigns and road projects caused taxes to rise in the empire
Many lived in poverty, famine prevalent

17. Aurangzeb 3rd son of Shah Jahan, wins empire by civil war in India.
Expands empire to its largest size ever
Strict enforcer of Islamic Law, tries to rid empire of Hindus
Taxes Hindus and wages war with them often.
Millions die of famine during his reign.
Freely allows European powers to have ports in his empire.
Proves detrimental because eventually, Britain will take advantage of this and claim India as one of their own colonies.