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and fall of the Ottoman and Safavid Empires. In many dynasties, it is critically important to have a well balanced society and economy. Anderson displays many of the reasons why these two empires were so great during their time, but evidently loss of power and control of government can be a major turning point and, eventually, led to the decline of these empires. This specific chapter focus on the systems of governance that was established in each empire. The Safavid Empire was one of the most significant

Alix Barry C&C Period 6 Islam Project, Shah Ismail of the Safavid Empire Ismail I lived during a turbulent time in Iran’s history. It was a period of “political fragmentation and decentralization” [Richard C. Martin]. He was the founder of the Safavid Empire. In 1501, he named himself the Shah, king, of the empire and proclaimed Twelver religion the official religion of state. It took him almost over a decade to consolidate his control over all of Iran, where most of the Persian population still

prominent. The Ottoman Empire, the Safavid Empire, and the Mughals. We will descuss the Development of these empires by listing their similarities and differences, and their political, social and cultural backgrounds. Next, we will get into the three empires reign of power and also give a discription of some of the great leaders of these empires and their legacy.      All of these Islamic Empires had Turkish ruling dynasties. The Ottomans, Safavids and Mughals came from nomadic

Question: Describe the rise and fall of the Safavid Dynasty. The Safavid Empire occurred from 1501 to 1722, according to the article, Safavid Empire (1501-1722) from BBC. The Empire "...although driven and inspired by strong religious faith, rapidly built the foundations of a strong central secular government and administration" (Sattler, 80). Another thing that made the Safavid Empire successful was their location, as they were right in the middle of trade routes (Sattler, 80). The very start

Safavid and Mughal Empires The decline of the Mongol Empire laid ground for the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal empires. These three empires all had military strength, Sovereign Pride, Religious commitment, and Aesthetic sophistication in common to varying degrees. The Safavid and Ottoman empires are usually compared because of the wars that broke out between them and their similar attributes. However, this will be a comparison of the Safavid and Mughal Empires. The Mughal empire was founded

There exist three basic components of traditional Islamic art: calligraphy, geometric patterns, and floral and vegetal motifs. These three stylistic tools are beautifully rendered and masterfully integrated into complex works of art, but there is no question that artistic expression is severely limited under these categorizations. However, this limitation stems from Islamic theology and concept of art. The main reason for the limitation imposed on visual art is the Islamic theological prohibition

Decline of the Muslim Empires: Safavid, Ottoman, and Mughal Since the beginning, all empires have faced change in many ways, declining and rising in status. Many empires have collapsed, only to start again under a different name. Like all empires, the three Muslim Empires, the Ottomans, Safavids, and Mughals have faced this inevitable state. Although each individual empire is different, they each have similarities in their reasons for decline. Whether it is social, religious, economic, or political

important to consolidate an absolute reign (Sarhangi, 2012). The Safavids have played an important role in the shaping of Iranian Architectural School. The Architectures of the Safavid era demonstrated a far more unitary growth than in any other era of Iranian Architectures. As the Safavid domain aggressively followed the formation of a unified nation-state in Iran by bringing together disparate and earlier feuding aspects, so, too, Safavid architecture appeared out of various earlier particular

The Safavid and Mughal dynasties have had strong interrelations over their ruling periods. The Safavid dynasty ruled Persia in the seventh century A.D. from 1501 until 1722. Isfahan became the capital in 1590 and was known for its art and architecture. In 1526, Babur, a prince descended from Timur and Genghis Khan founded the dynasty of the Mughals in India. He was well known for his interest in art and architecture, especially in horticulture and the Timurid gardens in Samarkand and Herat. He was

beginning with 'Ali and ending with Muhammad al Mahdi. It is likely that a large majority of the Persian people at the time that Shah Isma’il began to establish his influence adhered to the Sunni branch of Islam. The initial years of the Safawid dynasty brought on conversion to Shi'ism as compulsory for the entire population. Why conversion was necessary is not immediately clear, but the form of Shi'ism chosen by Shah Isma'il was certainly not the