Muhammad said, “know ye that every Muslim is a brother to every other Muslim and that ye are now one brotherhood.”

How might this idea have increased the appeal of Islam to conquered peoples?

‘Do Now’

You will be assigned one of the following monotheistic religions of our world…

1) Zoroastrianism2) Judaism3) Islam4) Hinduism (Explain how it is actually monotheistic!)

You will create an informative poster! It must include…1) Symbol of the religion2) Central Prophet3) Key Beliefs4) Interesting Facts 5) Must be in Color (25 percent of grade = color/creativity)6) Drawing of an important event within the religion

Monotheism Poster!

Islamic Influence in India!Late 1100’s A.D, Muslim armies conquer Northern India!

Form the ‘Delhi Sultanate!’

Sultan = Muslim Ruler/King

Muslims ruler for 1206 - 1526 A.D

Muslim Rule Changes Indian Society!-- Sultans bring Muslim traditions of government!

--Trade between India and Muslim lands Increases! (Cultural Diffusion!!!)

-- Many Muslim scholars moved to India!

-- Clash and then blend

Religion of ‘Sikhism’ is founded!!!

Blend between Islam and Hinduism!!!

‘Sikhism’ Reading and Questions!!! Under Section 2 -- Unit 7

Mughal India! Muslim Empire in India...

1526, Turkish armies again attack India! Creates Mughal Empire

Turkey! (Islamic)

Mughal Empire Formation in India

“The sun had mounted spear-high when the onset began, and the battle lasted till midday, when the enemy was completely broken and routed. By the grace and mercy of Almighty God, this difficult affair was made easy to me, and that might army.... Was crushed in the dust!”

-Babur, Memoirs

Mughal Dynasty in India lasts from (1526 - 1857)

The greatest leader of the Mughal Empire!...

AKBAR THE GREAT!!! (R. 1556 - 1605)

Mughal Empire! Muslim Influence in India...

Akbar the Great-- Powerful Centralized Government!!!

-- Muslim, but won support of Hindu’s by being TOLERANT

-- Married Hindu Princess (Social Bond)

-- Talked to religious leaders from every religion!!!

“It’s cool dudes, you can worship however you want, mi casa is su

casa, my empire is one of tolerance and acceptance of

differences.”

Muslim and Hindu Cultures Blend!

The Taj Mahal -- Greatest Symbol of Mughal Empire

Shah Jahan, Akbar’s Grandson, built this great temple for his dead wife….

“Empire has no sweetness, life itself has no relish left for me now.”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhZzicRDjFo

The Ottoman Empire!Mughals Ruling India…

Ottomans Ruling The Middle East!!!

Conquest of old Eastern Roman Empire! 1453Constantinople (“New Rome”

Becomes city of ‘Istanbul’)

Suleiman the Magnificent! 1520 - 1566 -- Nicknamed ‘The Lawgiver’

Conquered new lands

Modernized Military (New tech, new weapons)

Ottoman Social Stratification (Like onions -- layers!)

Top = “Men of the Sword” = Soldiers“Men of the Pen” = Intellectuals

Middle = “Men of Negotiation” (Merchants, Traders)

Bottom = “Men of husbandry” (Farmers)

Janizaries -- The Elite Fighting Force -- Recruited from huge population of their empire

-- Christians within empire were forced to give up their sons for

government service

-- Best and brightest became Government Officials

(Based on Merit = Meritocracy)

Decline of the Great Ottomans

-- Bureaucracy became corrupted…

-- European countries advanced quicker

-- Couldn’t keep up in guns, ships, science, etc

--Local rulers broke away from the empire

Just like the old Roman World, Sultans tried to revive the Empire, but never could

The Safavid Empire

-- Empire in present day Iran!

-- Sandwiched between Ottoman Empire and Mughal Empire

-- Shitte Muslims (Forced on people of empire)

-- Kings called ‘Shah’