World History - Ottoman & Mughal Empires

Vocabulary flashcards for review.

Millets

Self-governing religious communities in the Ottoman Empire, each responsible for its own laws and education.

Devshirme System

System in the Ottoman Empire where young Christian boys were taken from their families, converted to Islam, and trained for military or administrative service.

Janissary

Elite infantry units of the Ottoman army, recruited through the Devshirme system.

Mehmed the Conqueror

Ottoman ruler who captured Constantinople in 1453, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire.

Bayezid II

Ottoman ruler known for his patronage of the arts and sciences, but also faced internal conflicts.

Selim I

Ottoman ruler who expanded the empire into the Middle East and North Africa.

Suleiman the Magnificent

Ottoman ruler considered the greatest Ottoman sultan, known for his legal reforms, military campaigns, and cultural achievements.

Babur

Founder of the Mughal Empire, a descendant of Timur and Genghis Khan.

Akbar the Great

Mughal ruler known for his religious tolerance, administrative reforms, and patronage of the arts.

Jahangir

Mughal ruler known for his love of art and his dependence on his wife, Nur Jahan.

Aurangzeb

Mughal ruler known for his strict Islamic policies and expansion of the empire, but also for sparking rebellions.

War elephants

Used in Mughal warfare, known for their size and ability to intimidate enemies.

Durbars

Formal court gatherings held by Mughal emperors to display their power and receive tribute.

Taj Mahal

A magnificent mausoleum built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

Mansabdar System

Administrative system in the Mughal Empire that assigned ranks and land grants to officials in exchange for military service and loyalty.