Identify: a) Urdu: Urdu was a new language that was a mix of Hindu, Arabic, and Persian. This language evolved from the cultural blending that was occurring during that time period. b) Sikhism: Sikhism is a religion that is based off of Muslim monotheism as well as Hindu beliefs. Nank, the Indian holy man who created this religion, preached about the unity of God and brotherhood. The text states that Sikhs later clashed with rulers of India by forming military forces. c) Babur: Babur was someone who claimed to be the descendent from
Tamerlane and Genghiz Khan. He led Mongol and Turkish invaders in 1526 through mountains to India. With a huge army with cannons that he met in Delhi, he set up the Mughal dynasty from 1526-1857. According …show more content…
Thousands of Armenians were in Isfahan, who controlled the trade. Although they were Christian, settlements just outside the capital were built, and they had to govern themselves. It became the center of Persian culture with its art, poetry, clothing, porcelain, and rugs. Abbas often walked around the streets in disguise, and if he heard of corruption, he arrested the accused. 2) Define: millet: Millets were non-Muslim religious communities that were made of Christians, Greeks, and Jews . Each community had a religious leader who was in charge of education and other legal matters.
3) How did the Ottomans govern a large and diverse empire?
The Ottomans were able to govern a large and diverse empire for many reasons, one being, they allowed others of different religions to worship as they pleased, instead of forcing the Islamic culture onto them. People with different talents were used to help improve the empire. Also, the empire was split into smaller regions, with leaders of those regions coming to inform the ruler. The Ottomans also had a strong navy and army. 4) Why were the Safavids and Ottomans often at war?
The Safavids and Ottomans were often at war, because the Safavids were Shiite Muslims while the Ottomans were Sunni Muslims. Each group of people saw it as a duty to fight against those committing
Tamerlane and Genghiz Khan. He led Mongol and Turkish invaders in 1526 through mountains to India. With a huge army with cannons that he met in Delhi, he set up the Mughal dynasty from 1526-1857. According …show more content…
Thousands of Armenians were in Isfahan, who controlled the trade. Although they were Christian, settlements just outside the capital were built, and they had to govern themselves. It became the center of Persian culture with its art, poetry, clothing, porcelain, and rugs. Abbas often walked around the streets in disguise, and if he heard of corruption, he arrested the accused. 2) Define: millet: Millets were non-Muslim religious communities that were made of Christians, Greeks, and Jews . Each community had a religious leader who was in charge of education and other legal matters.
3) How did the Ottomans govern a large and diverse empire?
The Ottomans were able to govern a large and diverse empire for many reasons, one being, they allowed others of different religions to worship as they pleased, instead of forcing the Islamic culture onto them. People with different talents were used to help improve the empire. Also, the empire was split into smaller regions, with leaders of those regions coming to inform the ruler. The Ottomans also had a strong navy and army. 4) Why were the Safavids and Ottomans often at war?
The Safavids and Ottomans were often at war, because the Safavids were Shiite Muslims while the Ottomans were Sunni Muslims. Each group of people saw it as a duty to fight against those committing