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Ming Dynasty
Chinese imperial period known for trade expansion and the Great Wall restoration
Manchu
Ethnic group that established Qing rule in China
Qing Dynasty
Last imperial dynasty of China, marked by territorial expansion and population growth
Kangxi
Long-reigning Qing emperor known for cultural achievements and territorial consolidation
Emperor Qianlong
Qing ruler noted for military conquests and patronage of the arts
Gutenberg printing press
Invention that revolutionized information dissemination through movable type
Gunpowder Empires
Muslim empires like the Ottomans and Mughals that utilized gunpowder for expansion
Ottoman Empire
Vast empire based in modern-day Turkey, known for military conquests and cultural achievements
shah
Title for the monarch in Persian-speaking regions
Safavid Empire
Persian empire known for its Shia Islam establishment and cultural revival
Mughal Empire
South Asian empire known for its wealth, cultural achievements, and architectural marvels
ghazi ideal
Concept of a warrior fighting in the name of Islam, promoting religious expansion
castes
Rigid social stratification system prevalent in India, defining social status and occupation
Ivan IV (Russia)
First Tsar of Russia, known for centralization of power and territorial expansion
Tamerlane
Central Asian conqueror known for his brutal campaigns and empire-building
Suleiman I (Ottoman Empire)
Influential Ottoman sultan known for legal reform and territorial expansion
Ismail (Safavid Empire)
Founder of the Safavid dynasty, established Shia Islam as state religion
Shah Abbas I (Safavid Empire)
Prominent Safavid ruler known for military reform and cultural achievements
Akbar (Mughal Empire)
Notable Mughal emperor known for religious tolerance and administrative reforms
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