Book: Jerry H. Bentley & Herb Zeigler. Traditions & Encounters, Vol. B From 1000 to 1800, 5th Ed. 2010, Chap. 20 – 27
Provide comprehensive responses to each assignment below. Make sure to adhere to word minimum limits:
1. Examine the foundations of the Safavid empire. In approx. 150 words address the following: what made the Safavid empire unique? What role did Shah Ismail play in the rise of the empire? What were the religious implications and influence of the Safavids?
2. Examine the rise of the Mughal empire. In approx. 150 words address the following: what leaders were influential in development of the empire? What were the main problems that the Mughals faced in ruling India? What would be the long-term consequences of Mughal rule?
3. In approx. 150 words discuss the religious and political issues that separated the Ottoman Turks and the Safavid Turks, two neighboring Islamic states, in the sixteenth century.