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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