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The new capital of the Ottoman Empire, after it was conquered from the Byzantines

Istanbul

Law based on the beliefs of the Qur’an

Sharia

Close adviser to the sultan, taking care of the day to day administration of the Empire

Viziers

The ‘privileged slaves’ taken from the families of the conquered Christians by the Ottomans

Janissaries

The individual who united the Ottoman Turks during the 13th century

Osman

THe sect of Islam followed by the majority of Ottomans, which believes that the caliph could be elected by the leadership of the religion

Sunni

The title used by Ottoman monarchs

Sultan

The leader of the Ottoman empire who conquered the capital city of the Byzantine Empire

Mehmed II

The sect of Islam that believes that the caliph should be a descendant of Ali

Shi’a

The leader of the Ottomans through the Golden Age, known for his laws and religious toleration

Suleiman the Magnificent

The practice among women in some Musilm and Hindu societies In which they veil or seclude themselves

Sati

Ruler after Akbar, his wife really held the power

Jahangir

A monotheistic religion founded in India, breaking away from Hinduism and the caste system

Sikism

The practice in India in which a widow committed suicide

Sati

The title used in Persia/iran for king

Shah

Grandson of Akbar, built the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife

Shah Jahan

The capital of the Safavid Empire; one of the most beautiful cities in the world

Isfahan

Took title of Shah in Iran, established Shia Islam as the state religion and became a religious tyrant

Shah Isma’il

Considered by many to be the most beautiful building in the world

Taj Mahal

The founder of the Safavids

Safi al

Fight between the Safavids and Ottomans, resulting in the border between Iraq and Iran

Battle of Chaldiran

Leader of the Safavids during their 'golden age; was tolerant of religions and made many reforms in gov't and military

Shah Abbas I

The last Mughal Emperor

Aurangzeb

Consolidated the territory in India at the beginning of the reign of the Mughals

Babur

The great leader of the Mughals known for his religious toleration, he even created a new blended religion of Islam, Hindu, Christian and other beliefs

Akbar