Islamic EmpiresOttoman Empire

Ottoman EmpireSuleyman the Magnificent

Influence on Religion• Followed Islamic law

– Allowed freedom of worship

– Christians and Jews allowed to practice their religion

Influence on Law• “The Lawgiver”

– Created law code for civil and criminal law

Influence on the Arts• Art and literature flourish• Studied poetry and architecture• Sinan designed the Mosque of

Suleyman – Largest in Ottoman Empire

Safavid Empire

Safavid EmpireShah Abbas

Influence on Religion– Tolerant – Brought in Christians

from other areas

Influence on Law– Punished corruption

Influence on the Arts• Capital of Esfahan [Isfahan]• Brought in Chinese potters—tile work• Carpets—become most sought after in West

Located on an oasis in an arid plain surrounded by mountains

Trade needs cities to flourish; cities need trade to flourish

---Braudel

Allah-verdi Khan Bridge built in 1632 by Shah Abbas

Friday’s Mosque

Aljaito AltarPlaster Carving

Imam’s Mosque

Imam’s Mosque

Babur the Conqueror1483-1530

*Gunpowder Empire

*Rajputs=confederation of states

*Capitals--Delhi and Agra

Influence on Religion– Did not emphasize his

religion but rather his Persian heritage

– Stable empire allowed many to convert to Islam

Influence on Law– Centralized his power

Influence on the Arts

– Remembered for his memoirs

– Wrote poetry– Love of gardens

Akbar

Golden Age

Influence on Religion

– Tolerant– Married Hindus, Christians,

and Muslims– Abolished tax on Hindus

and non-Muslims– Preserved Hindu temples

Influence on Law– Had final say in all disputes– Non-Muslims not forced to

obey Islamic law– Mughals had no formal

written law– Subjects could directly

petition Akbar – Ruler’s duty was to ensure

justice for all– 1579—Infallibility Decree

Influence on the Arts

– Academy of Local Painters– Cultural blend of the arts– Miniatures– Built Fatehpur Sikri