I. Government
A. Leaders A1. Akbar the Great - Mughal Empire Ai. More successful Ai(i). Reason - Consolidated rule Aii. Hierarchy of power Aiii. Tolerance A2. Suleiman the Magnificent - Ottoman Empire Ai. Less successful Aii. Reign of him marked the golden ages (Same with Mughal Empire) Aii(i). Death → Downfall of the empire (Same with Mughal Empire)
B. Government Structure - Islamic & Local cultures B1. Power Bi. Divided into provinces (Each one has a landlord) ← Mughal Empire Bii. The landlord collects taxes from people ← Mughal Empire Biii. Sultan had complete control/power over the people ← Ottoman Empire Biii(i). Refers himself to “Protector of the Sacred Places” Biii(i)(i). Ruled over Mecca, Medina, & Jerusalem Biiii. Overall: Created a formal division of powers, hierarchy among offices, and administrative system. B2.Rights Bi.Women rights - Mughal Empire Bi. Giving them more rights (Mughal Empire) Bi(i). Part of the reason of success Bii. Can fight in wars Biii. Participate in business activities & have a voice or say in things Biiii. Respected and educated well
II. Trade & Architecture A. Art & Architecture A1. Architectures (Both Empires)
Ai. Architectures (Famous one) ← Ottoman Empire Ai. Istanbul mosque Aii. Muhammad mosque Aiii. Suleymaniye mosque Aii Art (Ottoman Empire) Aii(i). Pottery Aii(ii). Rugs Aiii. Architectures (Famous one) ← Mughal Empire Aiii(i). Taj Mahal Aiii(i)(i). Known as a “Monument of breathtaking wonder” Aiiii. Art (Mughal Empire) Aiiii(i). Encouraged artists to imitate European art forms, including perspective and lifelike portraits.
A2. Trade Ai. Goods (Mughal Empire) Ai(i). Diamonds