Muslim+Empires

The Ottomans treated the Muslims and non-Muslims very differently. The Ottomans treated the non-Muslims kindly. The Ottomans decided that the non-Muslims did not have to serve the army, but they had to pay tax. For Muslims, it was just the other way around.
 * How did the Ottomans treat non-Muslims?**

He conquered parts of southeastern Europe, and he controlled the entire eastern Mediterranean Sea and took North Africa. He also started the idea of having janissaries in the kingdom, and revised the laws of the empire. Importantly, he ordered many buildings built in his capital.
 * What were Suleyman's major accomplishments?**

Despite their brilliant rule, Suleiman and Shah Abbas made a mistake of killing or hurting their sons fearing that they would seize power. Since all their healthy, bright sons were killed or hurt, it only left for a weak family member to carry on and become the next shah. In the end, the empire failed because of his/her poor leadership.
 * Despite their brilliant rule, what critical mistake did Suleyman and Shah Abbas make?**

Many changes were made during Akbar’s rule. Some of the culture blendings are the new languages, and the arts. The production of the two new languages, a mix of Hindu and Persian. There was also the illustrations which were adapted from the arts of Persia.
 * What evidence of cultural blending can you find in Akbar's rule?**

The successors contributed to the end of the Mughal Empire by building beautiful buildings such as Taj Mahal. They also kept people from having the religion they wanted. They also started taxing more people for the country’s safety.
 * How did Akbar's successors contribute to the end of the Mughal Empire?**