NMC103H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Osman I, Safavid Dynasty, Devşirme
15 Dec 2015
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In west; centre istanbul (= constantinople, conquered 1453) One of the most enduring empires in world history lasts until world war i. Extent: anatolia (= rum), southern europe (balkans), syria/palestine, holy cities, egypt, n. Eponymous founder osman gazi > osmanli (english ottoman) Ruler called sultan, later also assumed title caliph. Highpoint 16th c. under s leyman the magnificent (known as the lawgiver ) Language: ottoman turkish (hybrid of turkish, arabic, esp. Military recruitment system (devshirme) (balkan christians; called kul, meaning slave); formation of janissary corps. Background to the formation of the modern middle east in the 20th century: safavid empire (1501 1722) Central islamic lands, centre isfahan; core area: present-day iran. Highpoint end 16th beginning 17th c. under shah abbas i. State religion: 12-er shi ism; conversion of formerly sunni population; militantly anti-sunni (e. g. , ritual cursing of the first caliphs)
