Muslim EmpiresMuslim Empires

Ottoman EmpireOttoman Empire

Safavid EmpireSafavid Empire

Mughal EmpireMughal Empire

Essential QuestionEssential Question

Where were the Ottoman, Where were the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires Safavid, and Mughal Empires located, which rulers were the located, which rulers were the most famous, and what was most famous, and what was the culture of each?the culture of each?

Location of the Ottoman EmpireLocation of the Ottoman Empire

Decline of the Ottoman EmpireDecline of the Ottoman Empire

Ottoman CultureOttoman CultureClothingClothing

Laws for clothing were very strict.Laws for clothing were very strict.Women had to wear a veil that Women had to wear a veil that covered their face.covered their face.Men had to wear a fez.Men had to wear a fez.Both were symbols of their Islamic Both were symbols of their Islamic faith.faith.

Ottoman MilitaryOttoman Military

Janissary Corps- elite corps in the Janissary Corps- elite corps in the service of the Ottoman Empire service of the Ottoman Empire (Turkey). (Turkey). It was composed of war captives and It was composed of war captives and Christian youths pressed into service.Christian youths pressed into service.All the recruits were converted to All the recruits were converted to Islam and trained under the strictest Islam and trained under the strictest discipline.discipline.

SuleimanSuleiman

Greatest ruler of the Ottoman EmpireGreatest ruler of the Ottoman Empire

Sultan- holder of powerSultan- holder of power

Called the Magnificient or LawgiverCalled the Magnificient or Lawgiver

Supported the ArtsSupported the Arts

Ruled for 46 years, led army in 13 Ruled for 46 years, led army in 13 campaigns, doubled landholdings that he campaigns, doubled landholdings that he received from his fatherreceived from his father

Executed his friend and two of his sonsExecuted his friend and two of his sons

Mosque of SuleimanMosque of Suleiman

Safavid EmpireSafavid Empire

Safavid EmpireSafavid Empire

Was often at war with the Ottoman EmpireWas often at war with the Ottoman Empire

Ruler was called a Shah (king)Ruler was called a Shah (king)

Greatest ruler was Shah AbbasGreatest ruler was Shah Abbas

Capital was IsfahanCapital was Isfahan

Shiite Islam was official religionShiite Islam was official religion

Shah AbbasShah Abbas

Ruled from 1588-1629Ruled from 1588-1629

Strengthened army; fought OttomansStrengthened army; fought Ottomans

Famous for his fairnessFamous for his fairness

Ordered the building of 33 arch bridgeOrdered the building of 33 arch bridge

Believed supporting the arts would Believed supporting the arts would promote tradepromote trade

33 Arch Bridge

Persian RugsPersian Rugs

                                                                                                                  

                    

Mughal Empire

BaburBabur

Founder of the Moghul EmpireFounder of the Moghul Empire

Father related to Timur Lenk and his Father related to Timur Lenk and his mother related to Genghis Khanmother related to Genghis Khan

Made the Capital at DelhiMade the Capital at Delhi

AkbarAkbar

14 years old when he received the throne14 years old when he received the throne

Tolerant of other religionsTolerant of other religions

Peasants gave 1/3 of their harvest to the Peasants gave 1/3 of their harvest to the statestate

Trade and Manufacturing flourished due to Trade and Manufacturing flourished due to peace and political stabilitypeace and political stability

Shah JahanShah Jahan

Ruled from 1628-1658Ruled from 1628-1658

Many people lived in poverty because of Many people lived in poverty because of heavy taxesheavy taxes

Loved to build extravagant buildingsLoved to build extravagant buildings

Built the Taj MahalBuilt the Taj Mahal

Put in prison by his son AurangzebPut in prison by his son Aurangzeb

Taj MahalTaj Mahal