Safavids were Shiite, and Ottomans were Sunni.
Ottomans were Sunni, and Safavids were not
Turkey and Iran
The Ottomans sought to take over the Safavid Empire primarily due to religious and territorial motivations. The Safavids were Shiite Muslims, which posed a significant ideological threat to the Sunni-dominated Ottoman Empire, leading to sectarian tensions. Additionally, the Ottomans aimed to expand their territory and control strategic trade routes in the region, viewing the Safavid Empire as a rival that needed to be subdued to enhance their own power and influence in the Middle East.
The Mongol invasion in the 13th century significantly disrupted established empires and facilitated the spread of ideas and technologies across Asia and Europe. The resulting power vacuum and political fragmentation allowed for the rise of new states, particularly the Ottomans and Safavids, who capitalized on the weakened regional powers. The Mongols' emphasis on trade and cultural exchange helped these empires adopt advanced military tactics and administrative practices, contributing to their rapid expansion and consolidation of power. As a result, both empires emerged as dominant forces in their respective regions, shaping the political landscape of the Middle East and beyond.
The Ottomans were Sunni Muslims.
The Ottomans took Adrianople in 1365!
Safavids were Shiite, and Ottomans were Sunni.Ottomans were Sunni, and Safavids were not
Safavids were Shiite, and Ottomans were Sunni.Ottomans were Sunni, and Safavids were not
Safavids were Shiite, and Ottomans were Sunni.
The Ottomans were Sunni Muslims, and the Safavids were Shiite Muslims.
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the Ottomans
the Ottomans
The Ottomans were Sunni Muslims, the Safavids Shia Muslims. Ottoman Sultans saw it as part of their religious duty to wage war on what they saw as the heretical Shias and vice versa.
Turkey and Iran
NO. The Safavids were a rival empire to the Ottomans. The Janissaries were the elite troops of the Ottoman Empire, usually made of Serb, Greek, and Bulgarian Christians who were forcibly converted to Islam and made to fight against all of the Ottomans' enemies in exchange for perceived power.
Iran turkey & Iran
The Ottomans were Sunni Muslims, the Safavids Shia Muslims. Ottoman Sultans saw it as part of their religious duty to wage war on what they saw as the heretical Shias and vice versa.