Aurangzeb Alamgir (1658-1707), the sixth Mughal emperor, was the
last of the great Mughals. Aurangzeb ruled the Mughal Empire for 49
years. But, due to his religious intolerance, he faced revolts from
the Jats, Marathas, Satnamis. The huge empire break apart after the
death of Aurangzeb.
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What was the relationship between Western Europe East Asia and the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century
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The Ottomans grew wealthy by taxing trade between Europe and
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Was the Mughal empire in India
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Yes. Mughal Empire was the longest ruling empire in India. It
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How did Islam influence the government of the ottoman empire
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There are several ways that the Caliph, and the Sunni Religious Order he led in the Ottoman Empire, as well as the Islamic Law helped the Ottoman Sultans and the other secular authorities maintain power.
Geographic Organization: One of the key ways that the mosques served the Ottoman Empire was by keeping parish records of the Ottoman subjects. This allowed the sultan to know how many births and deaths there were in every village in the empire as well as know how many able-bodied men could be summoned as footsoldiers should the need arise. Since the mosques were managed by the government's religious ministry, these records were directly accessible to the sultan. Additionally, since most Imams could read, even though the population in general could not, the mosque could become a place where imperial proclamations could be read out to the population after the khobta or sermon. This allowed for easy dissemination of information from the government to the general population.
Military Assistance: In many parts of the Ottoman military, there were Sufi Mystics who served as patriotic military chaplains. They would provide zeal and patriotism to rally the Ottoman soldiers to the defense of the Empire for religious motives and take care of the soldiers' spiritual concerns. In this way, they helped to motivate the armies.
Dispute Resolution: Al-Qanun (the Religious Law) and the Qadis (Religious Legal Scholars / Judges) served to provide legal and equitable remedies to the people. Al-Qanun was enforceable from religious courts to all secular domains, so the disputes resolved in the religious courts and overseen by the Caliph had actual effect and restored domestic tranquility. Additionally, by allowing the Qadis to oversee the allocation of justice, the sultan was freer to allocate funds to imperial construction products or military endeavors, allowing the Ottomans to more effectively police their territory and expand it.
Cultural Unity: The dominance of Sunni Islam in all parts of the Ottoman Empire helped solidify a unified culture, especially in places like the Arab World, where most of the population resented Turkish control over Non-Turks. The loyalty to the Caliph in all parts of the Sunni Islamic World gave implicit legitimacy to the Ottoman Empire even from those Sunni Muslims who otherwise would consider rebelling and restoring local Non-Turkish power.
Sultan's Impunity: With the Caliph established as the supreme moral authority, the sultan was not required to be as moral as he would otherwise be required. This allowed the sultan to be crueler to his prisoners and enemies and to violate standards of decency (such as drinking alcohol or having a harem of over four women) without being impeached for it. In many cases, the sultan used direct force to compel obedience and not needing to save face afterwards permitted this to continue. Conversely, the Caliph would have to live a life of piety.
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When was the height of the Mughal empire
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At the time of Akbar the great.
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What factor played the most significant role in the decline of the Mughal Empire
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mughal leaders began to abandon policies of religious tolerance :apex
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What statement best describes Safavid culture during the rule of Shah Abbas
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Abbas supported the fine arts, and Safavid culture flourished.
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What was one major effect of the Mughal empire's trade policies in the 17th century
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Mughal leaders began to surrender control of their economy to European powers.
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Which factor played a role in the decline of the Safavid empire
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Sunni Muslims rose up after Safavid officials tried to forcibly convert them.😉
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Which factor played a major role in the decline of the ottoman empire
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foreign militaries began developing more advanced weaponry than the ottoman military
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Who was the last great Mughal emperor
Aurangzeb Alamgir (1658-1707), the sixth Mughal emperor, was the
last of the great Mughals. Aurangzeb ruled the Mughal Empire for 49
years. But, due to his religious intolerance, he faced revolts from
the Jats, Marathas, Satnamis. The huge empire break apart after the
death of Aurangzeb.
What was the relationship between Western Europe East Asia and the Ottoman Empire in the 16th century
The Ottomans grew wealthy by taxing trade between Europe and
East Asia.
Was the Mughal empire in India
Yes. Mughal Empire was the longest ruling empire in India. It
was founded by Babur. Later in 18th century, it disintegrated.
How did Islam influence the government of the ottoman empire
There are several ways that the Caliph, and the Sunni Religious Order he led in the Ottoman Empire, as well as the Islamic Law helped the Ottoman Sultans and the other secular authorities maintain power.
Geographic Organization: One of the key ways that the mosques served the Ottoman Empire was by keeping parish records of the Ottoman subjects. This allowed the sultan to know how many births and deaths there were in every village in the empire as well as know how many able-bodied men could be summoned as footsoldiers should the need arise. Since the mosques were managed by the government's religious ministry, these records were directly accessible to the sultan. Additionally, since most Imams could read, even though the population in general could not, the mosque could become a place where imperial proclamations could be read out to the population after the khobta or sermon. This allowed for easy dissemination of information from the government to the general population.
Military Assistance: In many parts of the Ottoman military, there were Sufi Mystics who served as patriotic military chaplains. They would provide zeal and patriotism to rally the Ottoman soldiers to the defense of the Empire for religious motives and take care of the soldiers' spiritual concerns. In this way, they helped to motivate the armies.
Dispute Resolution: Al-Qanun (the Religious Law) and the Qadis (Religious Legal Scholars / Judges) served to provide legal and equitable remedies to the people. Al-Qanun was enforceable from religious courts to all secular domains, so the disputes resolved in the religious courts and overseen by the Caliph had actual effect and restored domestic tranquility. Additionally, by allowing the Qadis to oversee the allocation of justice, the sultan was freer to allocate funds to imperial construction products or military endeavors, allowing the Ottomans to more effectively police their territory and expand it.
Cultural Unity: The dominance of Sunni Islam in all parts of the Ottoman Empire helped solidify a unified culture, especially in places like the Arab World, where most of the population resented Turkish control over Non-Turks. The loyalty to the Caliph in all parts of the Sunni Islamic World gave implicit legitimacy to the Ottoman Empire even from those Sunni Muslims who otherwise would consider rebelling and restoring local Non-Turkish power.
Sultan's Impunity: With the Caliph established as the supreme moral authority, the sultan was not required to be as moral as he would otherwise be required. This allowed the sultan to be crueler to his prisoners and enemies and to violate standards of decency (such as drinking alcohol or having a harem of over four women) without being impeached for it. In many cases, the sultan used direct force to compel obedience and not needing to save face afterwards permitted this to continue. Conversely, the Caliph would have to live a life of piety.
When was the height of the Mughal empire
At the time of Akbar the great.
What factor played the most significant role in the decline of the Mughal Empire
mughal leaders began to abandon policies of religious tolerance :apex
What statement best describes Safavid culture during the rule of Shah Abbas
Abbas supported the fine arts, and Safavid culture flourished.
What was one major effect of the Mughal empire's trade policies in the 17th century
Mughal leaders began to surrender control of their economy to European powers.
Which factor played a role in the decline of the Safavid empire
Sunni Muslims rose up after Safavid officials tried to forcibly convert them.😉
Which factor played a major role in the decline of the ottoman empire
foreign militaries began developing more advanced weaponry than the ottoman military