7. The Ottoman Centralized Bureaucracy SULTAN Local Administrators & Military Landowners / Tax Collectors Muslims Jews Christians Led by Sultan – Absolute power Chief minister, or adviser, to the Sultan GrandVizier Viziers Positions were based on merit, not birth. Provincial Governors (Beys) And Military elite - The Janissaries Heads of Individual Religious Millets Process of succession was not distinct – could cause conflict Who do you think had the real power?
8. Collection of Taxes in Suleyman’s Court The Janissaries How were the Janissaries similar to the eunuchs?
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13. Major Achievements Art work: Picture of Angel Gabriel visiting Muhammad Illuminated Qur’an Prayer rugs and textiles What is unusual about this painting?
14. Major Achievements Scholars in astronomy and medicine. (Galata Observatory, 1557) Architecture – Sinan, most famous architect Blue Mosque Bazaars, hospitals, ceramics, silk
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17. The Ottoman Empire During the 16 c Ottoman Empire will last until 1917 It’s a whole new world!
19. Rise In Power Babur invaded and conquered Northern India. So began the Mughal Dynasty in 1526. The Mughals trace their heritage back to the Mongols (1258-1335) and the Timurids (1370-1501).
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