In a Political Empire the citizens are aware of the fact that the leaders are making the rules. The difference with regards to the Religious Empire is that the citizens are duped into the false notion of a supreme divinity ruling over them through their leaders.
Constantinople, was the political capital of the Byzantine Empire. It was also the religious center being the see of the Orthodox Patriarch of Constantinople.
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The Ottomans were led by the Sultan in political matter and the Caliph in religious matters.
for religious, political, and profitable reasons. Queen Elizabeth also wanted to expand the empire.
The Byzantine Empire.
Historically, Egypt had intertwined religious and political leadership, with pharaohs being seen as both rulers and divine figures. In more recent times, there is a separation of religious and political leadership, with political leaders holding authority over governance and religious leaders presiding over religious matters within the country.
caliphs were religious leaders of Islam; sultans were political leaders
The Ottoman Empire was controlled by Sunni Muslims, while the Safavid Empire was ruled by Shia Muslims.
Yes, this is how the two empires were based. Each took what seemed the strongest to them in order to succeed in the world.
It was merely a Persian religious sect which did not have a political influence. The Persian Empire was divided into 20 provinces (satrapies) with a Persian governor (satrap), overseen by the king and his council, an entirely practical approach, not a religious one.