Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires
Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires
The Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires ruled over large parts of Asia. These empires had similar origin, but they each developed unique political systems.
Key Ideas
As this video progresses, key ideas will be introduced to invoke discussion.
Key Ideas
Think about the following questions as you watch the video
- 01:43 Who ruled the major political states in Asia around 1300? Which states do they rule?
- 05:39 What was the devshirme system?
- 08:19 What role did enslaved people play in these empires? In what context did this arrangement develop?
- 08:42 What are some commonalities among the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires?
- 10:28 Why do some historians call these three empires “Gunpowder Empires?” Why might other historians disagree with this label?