Ottomans, Persians, Indians

Oh My!

Ottoman Turkish Empire

• Expansion in 13th century• Holy War … Constantinople (Istanbul)– Cleaned up city– Center of population growth and art/culture/trade

• Suleiman (1520 – 1566)– Extended empire– Conquered much of eastern Europe– Made Ottomans relevant in world affairs

Ottoman Society• Sultan … all property• Timar (fief) … Ottoman fuedalism• Women– Royal … isolation … harems– Wealthy had power

Safavid Dynasty

• Isma’il led Turkish army• Shi’ite faith• National army loyal to ruler• Urban bureaucracy

Carpets = Commerce

• Safavid Empire became center of carpet production

• Beautiful quality carpets– Persian Rugs

MughalIndia

• Babur … Kabul … expansion