The Muslim World Expands

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The Muslim World Expands

• 1300 1700

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Why Study the Muslim World?

• The great leaders of these empires, such as
  Suleyman I, Shah Abbas, and Akbar, are often
  viewed as heroic figures whose examples of wisdom
  and tolerance remain inspiring.
• The religious patterns of the region Sunni in
  Turkey, Shia in Iran, and a mix of Muslims and
  Hindus in India continue today. These patterns
  explain ongoing tensions.

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Why Study the Muslim World?

• The success of these empires religious diversity
  and cultural blending are regarded as models for
  countries aspiring to greater power and
  influence.
• The history of this period provides a backdrop to
  territorial divisions that occurred during the
  20th century.

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Why Study the Muslim World?

• Works of art created in these empires, such as
  the Mosque of Suleyman, Persian miniature
  paintings, and the Taj Mahal, are still
  appreciated for their beauty.
• Islam is a prominent religion in parts of Europe
  as a result of the Ottoman conquest of Istanbul
  (Constantinople) and the empires expansion in
  southeastern Europe.

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Why Study the Muslim World?

• Hindi and Urdu evolved under the Mughals and are
  still among the most widely spoken languages in
  south-central Asia.

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