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Ottoman Empire Research Paper

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One of the most important events of the history was European expansion into the new world. Traditional Feudal societies collapsed under the weight of demographic and political changes during Eurasia experienced Mongol expansion and Black death. There was sociopolitical and religious conflict between states and reconsideration of traditional knowledge and institution. The social and intellectual revolutions in Europe can be considered provocative and subversive. Revolutions in the European society encouraged each other incrementally rather than remaining isolated and produced systematic and lasting changes in the European society. The Ottoman Empire, the Safavid Kingdom, and the Mughal Empire, …show more content…

After seizing Constantinople, the ottoman empire has a new opportunity to create a new capital city. They named the city Istanbul. Istanbul located at the center of many critical important trade route connected to Europe and China. It also dominates the water route between Aegean Sea and the Black Sea and control major entrance of northern European trade. With the expansion of ottoman empire, Islamic world also cover large section of world. Istanbul was important influential city between European and ottoman empire during early modern …show more content…

The Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires set new standards for trade, communication, and even religion, while the Qing dynasty in China brought with it prosperity and resentment. Under Ottoman rulers, the empire reached heights of expansion reminiscent of Rome while also capitalizing on their lands' geographical advantages to trade and produce goods. The Safavid Empire began with a religious revolution but suffered from economic disadvantages and political instability. The Mughal Empire eventually conquered the Indian subcontinent and advanced causes of international communication, religious tolerance, and innovations with Sikhism. Finally, although the Manchu rulers of the Qing dynasty brought many positive changes to China, their lack of loyalty from the people and policies of isolation ultimately damaged the long-term success of their rule. This period is marked with great changes, revolutions, and declines, all of which would have significant ramifications in the century to

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