HIST 1007 Study Guide - Aurangzeb
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Islamic empires: becomes shah when parents were killed by enemies, gained throne at a very young age absolute ruler, in order to be a good ruler, but also be a good commander of the army as well, they are going to follow shi"a islam (20% of islam), as opposed to sunni the majority (80%), shah ismail i was a twelver , twelver shi"a islam, 12 infallible imams after muhammad. They lose: shah ismail i escapes from captivity, shah abbas the great (1588 1629, helps revitalize the empire, shah at 6, military expansion, trade route spices and coffee. Wanted to integrate muslims and hindus: one of the most tolerant rulers in the 16th century, taught tolerance to sons and grandsons tolerance lasts for generations, shah jahan akabar"s grandson, 1592 1668, patron of the arts and a big builder, had multiple wives, but had a favorite wife she died in childbirth.
