Conflict of the Muslim Empires during the Early Modern Period

By annawatts
  • May 14, 1453

    Ottoman Capture of Constantinople

    After seven weeks of conflict under Ottoman sulran Mehmed II, the Ottomans tore a whole in the wall of the city and captured it trough looting and pillage. This shows the cotinuity of the power of the Ottoman Empire and their fearlessness to fight hard battles.
  • Period: Feb 14, 1501 to Feb 14, 1510

    Safavid Conquest of Persia

    The Safavis conquest of Persia is an example of continuity in the Muslim Empires becuase of their perserverance and determination to become victorious over the Persians
  • Feb 14, 1507

    Portuguese Victory over Ottoman-Arab fleet at Diu in Indian Ocean

    While suffering defeat was a change for the Ottomans, they still showed great courage and perserverence during the naval attacks.
  • Aug 14, 1514

    Ottoman Victory over Safavids at Chaldiran

    As one of the greatest battles in Islamic history, both sides proved cotinuity through the bravery to fight and the strength which they fought with. However, the Ottoman came out victorious mostly due to their increase avalibility to firearms such as muskets and cannons.
  • Feb 14, 1517

    Ottoman Capture of Syria and Egypt

    The major capture of Syria and Egypt is an example of the continuity of power within the Muslim Empires, especially the Ottomans. They fought long and hard in tough battles to conqure all the area they did.
  • Feb 14, 1526

    Battle of Panipat

    The Battle of Panipat resulted in Mughal conquest of India and the official start of the Mughal Empire under Babur. This victory is an example of the continuity in the major Muslim Empires' military strength and fearlessness to fight and win major battles to expand their terriotry. This victory sets the tone for the rising Mughal Empire and paves the long road of victory in their future.
  • Feb 14, 1571

    Battle of Lepanto

    The Ottoman were defeated by the Spanish and Venetian which resulted in losing their control of Eastern Mediterranean forever. This was a major change in the Ottoman Empire as their militarty was overpowered and it proved

  • Rajput and Peasant revolts in North India

    The conflicting views of Mughal peasants and rajputs led them to lash out against the Mughal empire. This was a change to the usually peaceful internal workings of the Muslim Empires. Now, instead of the Mughals seeking attacks on others, they were being attacked by their own people.

  • Ottoman Armiesare defeated by Persian Forces

    During their decline the Ottomans continued to suffer defeat. In this instance, Persian forces under Nadir Khan were able to claim victory. Though he fought for the Safavid Empire and showed the continuity of their power and nobility, the loss forced upon the Ottomons was a change from their usually sucessful battles.

  • Nadir Shah Invades India from Persia

    Nadir Shah, leader of the Safavid Empire, showed the continuity of his empire's power by invading India and attacking the Mughal capiral, Delhi. However this also shows the change that took place in the Mughal Empire duing their decline as they seemed to lose their military power