Both Empires also came to rise when the Mongols had declined and was becoming no longer an empire nor a threat. The Mughal Empire had defeated the Dehli Sultanate which where of Mongol descent in India , and as the Mongol power declined in the Middle East the Ottomans had replaced them. In cultural terms the Ottoman and Mughal Empires, both had monumental architecture which included the Suleymaniye Mosque by the Ottoman Empire and the Taj Mahal by the Mughal Empire, and both Monuments had somewhat of Persian influence. Also another similarity found in both empires in ethnical term involving taxes. After Suleyman and Akbar the Elite’s in charge for example Aurangzeb starting taxing those who where Non-Muslim, and in the Ottoman Empire this happened as well.
Zoom in Page Previous 1 2 3 Next Level: AS and A Level Subject: History Document length: 1660 words Save + View my saved documents Submit similar document Share this Get Full Access Now Assess the reasons why opposition to Russian Governments was rarely successful in the period 1855-1964. Introduction Assess the reasons why opposition to Russian Governments was rarely successful in the period 1855-1964. In 1855, opposition to the Tsarist regime lacked an effective unifying ideology. This remained the case throughout the 1855-1964 period, even once the communists had seized power. The lack of unity opposition possessed was a key factor in its failure throughout the period.
There are many historians that argue if the minority council had influence over the causes in either the long or short term causes of the War of the Roses. In John Gillingham’s book, ‘the War of the Roses,’ quotes that ‘the Lancastrian council ruled economically and well’,’ which meant that despite the ‘personal rivalries between the king’s uncles’ they made sure they kept it ‘confined to quarrels in the council chamber’ and the minority is described as being ‘remarkable’ due to the fact that the Anglo-Burgundian alliance
Akbar the Great, absolute monarch of India, has many positive effects on his empire by being one. He was the monarch of India in the late 1500s. Akbar the Great had modernized the army and had helped it build its capacity and strength. He also encouraged trade and had introduced land reforms. By encouraging trade and land reforms, he had also help spread cultures and religions.
4.) He reformed the Law and made it Justinian's code 5.) He ordered the construction of Hagia Sophia is legacy was his architecture ..... as well as architecture such as the Hagia Sophia's restoration he proceeded with the codification of the new law and restored the roman empire by reconquering lands such as Italy. He extended Byzantine teritory and influence,his building programme (which included the Hagia Sophia) gave not just Constantinople but all the areas under Byzantine control beautiful churches (and as a byproduct spread Byzantine building technology),and his Justinian Code is still the basis of many legal codes today.He also invented the convenience store,and set up silk production in Constantinople independent of China,thus breaking the Chinese monopoly on silk supplies to Europe - something which made the Byzantine empire a LOT of money.He showed that the Byzantines were a major power internationally again,not just a regional power.This gave the Byzantine empire more wealth,more power,more status,and thus more influence internationally.
There wasn’t just the rise and role of Dar al-Islam but there was also the Islamic Political Structure, where after Mohammed the disagreement over succession lead up to the split of the Shia and Sunni. The caliph ended up being a hereditary monarchy and Islam had a strong military foundation that employed the use of slaves. Although in the art, science, and technology area, Islam stressed the fact that knowledge was of value, and they built a
He also made better law enforcement by building the Court of Star Chamber. He also managed to marry his children to powerful men and women in other countries such as when he married his daughter Margaret to James IV of Scotland and his youngest daughter Mary to Louis XII of France which was a very tactical decision as France were very close by and may be able to get report of enemies before they reached England. I think that this is enough proof that Henry was a great and almighty king. I believe that out of politically, militarily and financially that Henry VII was most involved financially as he had enough money to give away to his son 4,500,000 pounds sterling away then he must have had ridiculous amounts of money and was probably one of the richest kings for England to ever have in comparison to the amount of money that was around at the
Each empire had great wealth, which lead to architectural advancement. Persia advanced into imperial architecture, including Persepolis, and ceremonial and administrative buildings. Rome also built administrative, financial, and military centers, and some of their large cities included Barcelona and Budapest. As with political and economic similarities, the two empires also had a few similarities regarding religious aspects. Neither the Persian Empire nor the Roman Empire forced religion or drastic changes upon their subjects.
Otho had sent his troops to late and his army suffered a horrible defeat. When he heard of this defeat ,he killed himself .Otho had reigned for barely 95 days.Aelius Vitellius was the next emperor. He abandoned himself to exaggeration and all but ignored the troops who had given him the throne. Also, upon hearing that the troops of his rival ,Vespasian, were approaching Rome Vitellius begged the senate to allow him to leave the throne and live as a private citizen so he could be
Gradually Ottoman Empire moved toward fiscal insolvency and financial dependency. Bureaucrats and officers were educated about European political, social, and cultural traditions. Soon many of them went against the ruler of the Ottoman empire. * 17th century Ottoman Empire had reached limits of expansion as a result of lagging behind European armies in strategy, tactics, weaponry, and training. * During 17th and 18th century Janissaries repeatedly masterminded palace corp and by 19th century had become a powerful political force with in the Ottoman Empire * Janissaries neglected their military training and turned a blind eye to advances in weapons technology.