The Dome of the Rock‚ completed in 691 and the one of the earliest surviving example of Muslim architecture‚ displaying a vast array of mosaic and domed roof. Located in the city of Jerusalem‚ Dome of the Rock seats as one of the most historic and sacred structure for all of the three largest monotheistic religions in the world. Built under the patronage of 5th Umayyad caliph Abd Al-Malik bin Marwan on the Haram al-Sharif in Jerusalem‚ the Dome of the Rock was completed in 692. It is one of the earliest
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The Ottoman Empire was one of the longest-lasting empires in history‚ lasting into the 20th century. “Known for their wealth and power” (Course Page 7)‚ the Ottomans were an extremely militarized state considered “far more than its Islamic predecessors‚ it was open to technological advance‚ a true gunpowder empire” (Hillenbrand 256). The Ottomans used their powerful military force to continue to invade and conquer‚ becoming one of the strongest and most advanced Islamic dynasties ever seen. The
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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
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At its height‚ the Ottoman empire (ca. 1299–1922) spread from Anatolia and the Caucasus across North Africa and into Syria‚ Arabia‚ and Iraq. Its size rivaled that of the great cAbbasid empire (750–1258)‚ and it united many disparate parts of the Islamic world. Sixteenth- and seventeenth-century Ottoman conquests allowed them control of many ports and sole access to the Black Sea‚ from which even Russian vessels were excluded‚ and trade among the provinces increased greatly. As the largest city
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The Mughal and the Ottoman Empires were two of the greatest and most powerful civilizations of the ancient period. Their fame and glory in the sixteenth century represented the zenith of art‚ architecture‚ and human creativity. These eminent empires were the largest and the most influential civilizations of the Muslim world‚ and their splendor reached as far as Europe. The two most important rulers of these empires were Akbar the Great and Suleiman the Magnificent‚ under whose reign the empire reached
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slaves; translated military service into political influence‚ particularly after 15th century. 4. Vizier: Ottoman equivalent of the Abbasid wazir; head of the Ottoman bureaucracy; after 15th century often more powerful than sultan. 5. Suleymaniye Mosque: 6. Safavids: dynasty: Originally a Turkic nomadic group; family originated in Sufi mystic group; espoused Shi’ism; conquered territory and established kingdom in region equivalent to modern Iran; lasted until 1722. 7. Sail al-din: Early
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اول | Sultan of the Ottoman Empire Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Islamic Caliph Amir al-Mu ’minin | | Suleyman I attributed to school of Titian c.1530 | | Period | Growth of the Ottoman Empire | Coronation | 30 September 1520 | Full Name | Suleiman I | Born | 6 November 1494 | Birthplace | Trabzon | Died | 5/6 September 1566 (aged 71) | Place of death | Szigetvár‚ Hungary | Buried | Süleymaniye Mosque‚Constantinople[1][2] (present day Istanbul) | Predecessor | Selim
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This essay will be devoted to my visit to my native county “Turkey”. I was born and raised in the United States. New York City. I grew up here in the United States‚ Brooklyn area. I have a mixed culture since I grew up here. My parents wanted me to have the originally Turkish culture. My parents wanted us to visit Turkey to keep with our native culture. Since I was born in the United States‚ I have never visited Turkey. In this essay‚ I will explain my first visit experience. Prior to
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ERA: 1450 – 1750 Ottoman Empire Safavid Empire Mughal Empire POLITICAL Leaders/groups Forms of government Empires State building/expansion Political structures Courts/laws Nationalism/nations Revolts/revolutions Turkic group called the Ottomans dominated other nomadic groups Led by Osman Built empire through Asia Minor and parts of Europe Mehmed II conquered the Byzantine Empire Extended the empire into Syria‚ Egypt‚ and North Africa (Arabs) Janissaries helped choose sultans using military
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Hagia Sophia (The Holy Wisdom of Christ) Istanbul‚ Turkey‚ 532-537 The church of Hagia Sophia‚ originally known as the Great Church because of its colossal size in comparison with the other churches of the Capital‚ was associated with one of the greatest creative ages of man. The Roman methods of engineering‚ mixed with the assimilation of indigenous traditions were united in the size and awe inspiring magnificence of the Hagia Sofia. It was the most important church in Constantinople. The church
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