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