Comparing The Ottoman And Safavid Empires

The forms of conquest and domination throughout the Middle East and Central Asia varied greatly throughout the centuries. The most successful empires were able to expand and exert their dominance through tactics that had not been utilized in previous empires. While the Umayyad and Safavid empires were powerful, the Ottoman and Mongol Empires became two of the strongest empires in the Middle East and Central Asia due to their inclusion of minorities, powerful tactics, and expansion through military force and trade. The Ottoman Empire lasted for more than four centuries (1299-1922), and was not dismantled until the end of the World War I (Gelvin, 9). The Ottoman Empire governed a vast amount of territory from the Middle East, North Africa and even parts of Europe (Gelvin, 10). The Ottoman and Safavid Empires overlapped and had many similarities, but the Ottomans were more successful in maintaining a strong empire. The Safavids were successful until the interregnum period that brought Persia war, depopulation, famine and de-urbanization (Gelvin, 10). These factors brought the Safavid Empire to an end, even as
The film shows the skill and strength of Mongol warriors throughout the entirety of the film. The military tactics and techniques used during the Mongol raids were clearly a significant factor in the expansion of the Mongol Empire. In addition to toleration and military techniques, a major factor contributing to the success of the Mongol Empire was their control over the Silk Roads. Golden suggests that the Mongol Empire was able to expand through the control of trade routes, leading further to their significant success. The Mongol control over the Silk Roads allowed the Mongols to control wealth and expansion of land, ideas and influence. Although the Mongol Empire came to an end in the fourteenth century, it was one of the most significant empires in Central Asian