1.The Mughal conqueror Babur wrote that "India is a country of few charms." If this is so, why did Babur conquer it? Compare and contrast the motives for conquest of the Ottomans, Safavids, and Mughals. Do states need a driving force? What happens if they lose it? Think back to other societies in the class—did they have a driving motivation
2.Compare and contrast the reigns of Süleyman the Magnificent, Akbar, Aurangzeb, Shah Ismail, and Shah Abbas. What made them successful?
3.What role did religious conservatism play in the decline of the Islamic states? Have we seen similar problems in other societies studied so far?
4.Examine the foundations of the Safavid empire. What made it unique? What role did Shah Ismail play in the rise of the empire? What were the religious implications and influence of the Safavids?
5. From your research, which of the dynasties listed below was the strongest dynasty?
The Ottoman Empire
The Safavid Empire
The Mughal Empire
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