c. 1450 to 1750: Ottoman, Safavid, Mughal, Ming, Qing, Russian, and Songhai empires, and how rulers legitimized and consolidated power.
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- What military unit formed the backbone of Ottoman military power?
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Janissaries- What was the Devshirme system in the Ottoman Empire?
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A system of recruiting soldiers and administrators from Christian converts- Who conquered Constantinople in 1453?
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Mehmed II- How did the Ottoman Empire organize its non-Muslim religious communities?
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Through the millet system, giving each group some self-governance- Which Ottoman ruler expanded the empire to its greatest extent?
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Suleiman the Magnificent- What religious title did Ottoman sultans claim to legitimize rule?
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Protectors of Islam- Who founded the Safavid Empire and made Shi'ism the state religion?
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Ismail I- Who was Abbas the Great of the Safavid Empire?
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Safavid ruler who reformed military and administrative structures- What style characterized Safavid art and architecture?
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Persian style with intricate tilework and miniature painting- How did Safavid rulers legitimize their authority?
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Through claims of Shi'ite religious authority and connection to Islam- What was Akbar known for in the Mughal Empire?
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Religious tolerance toward Hindu subjects and inclusion in government- What was the mansabdari system?
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Mughal centralized administrative hierarchy assigning ranks and salaries to officials- Who built the Taj Mahal?
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Shah Jahan- What was the religious composition of the Mughal Empire?
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Diverse Hindu and Muslim populations- How did Mughal emperors legitimize rule?
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Through Islamic law and control of a centralized bureaucracy
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