Land-Based Empires (1450-1750)

Land-Based Empires (1450-1750)

• Period of Development and Expansion: The period from 1450 to 1750 represents a significant era for the development and expansion of land-based empires.

• Methods of Legitimization and Consolidation: Rulers employed various strategies to legitimize their rule and consolidate power within these land-based empires. Understanding these methods is crucial.

  • More information on chronology can be found on the Timegrid from Freemanpedia.

Land-Based Empires (1450-1750)

Period of Development and Expansion: The period from 1450 to 1750 represents a significant era for the development and expansion of land-based empires.

Methods of Legitimization and Consolidation:

1. Rulers employed various strategies to legitimize their rule and consolidate power within these land-based empires. Understanding these methods is crucial.
   1. Religion
   • European idea of divine right
   • Mexica practice of human sacrifice
   • Songhai promotion of Islam
   1. Art and monumental architecture
   • Ottoman miniature painting
   • Qing imperial portraits
   • Mughal mosques (e.g., Taj Mahal)