The Muslim Empires

Ottoman, Safavid and Mogul Empire

	Ottomans	Safavids	Moguls
Warfare	- Train janissaries. - Conquer Constantinople.	- Battle Ottomans. - Ally with European states.	- Conquer India. - Battle Persians an British.
Arts	- Make magnificent mosques, pottery, rugs, and jewelry.	- Blend Persian and Turkish influences. - Excel at carpet making and painting.	- Combine Persian and Indian motifs. - Excel at architecture and painting.
Government	- The sultan governs through local rulers called pashas.	- The shah trains administrators.	- The emperor controls semi-dependent states.
Trade	- Merchants are the privileged class.	- Geography limits trade.	- Trade with Europeans.
Religion	- Sunni Muslim. - Religious tolerance.	- Shiite Muslim. - Religious orthodoxy.	- Muslim, Hindu. - Religious tolerance.
Women	- Social restrictions. - Can own land, inherit property, seek divorce, and hold senior government posts.	- Social restrictions. - Are kept secluded and made to wear veils.	- Some social restrictions. - Serve as warriors, land owners, political advisers, and businesspeople.