NMC278H1 Chapter 3: Chapter 3.docx
7 Dec 2013
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Gaza: warfare against non-muslims for the purpose of extending the domains of islam: mainly tribal forces. Islamic empires: shari"ah judges, institutions of learning. Osman: ruler of a gazi, captured the city of bursa. Struck his own coin to mark independent authority. Constantinople (istanbul: captured by sultan mehmet ii, monumental religious structures and palaces, dominated the black sea and the eastern mediterranean. Occupied rhodes, cypres, and crete: captured cairo in 1517. Islamic leaders: assumed the important duty of ensuring the security of the annual pilgrimage. Heterogeneous society: provincial governors had a great deal of autonomy. Had to collect tax from the reaya (ruled) Young christian males were placed in the service of the state. Expected to be prepared for duty: sipahi. Assigned a specific timar (county) from which they could collect taxes to pay their. Millet system: salary: religious groupings which were granted a considerable degree of autonomy. Under direct authority of the church official.
