Mongol Empire Research Paper

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In the eighteenth century, European powers marked a major turning point during the fall of the Mongol Empire. Before this, these Islamic powers were the Ottoman Empire in Anatolia, the Safavid Empire in Persia, and the Mughal Empire in India. These empires had an abundance of influence within their regions and beyond. However, by the end of the eighteenth century, all three declined, experiencing internal strife, external pressures, and the challenges of a changing world order. In this essay, I will explain the Islamic powers, their rise, and their fall.

Islamic powers were the Ottoman Empire in Anatolia, the Safavid Empire in Persia, and the Mughal Empire in India. The Ottoman Empire was ruled by the Ottoman’s from 1299 to 1922. They built their empire around the Muslims of Anatolia and the Christian Greeks of the Balkans. Their army was built off slaves when they conquered Constantinople. The Safavid Empire was a dynasty that surrounded all of Persia and neighboring regions. Their morals and dependence were on the Qizilbash, skilled bureaucrats, and the Shia faith. The Mughal Empire was a Muslim empire in India. However, the majority of its founders were Turks, Afghans, and Persians. This empire was by far the largest, wealthiest, and most populated of the Islamic powers.
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