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AP 23.319 Mughal Empire – Taj Mahal
Originally built by Emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb his wife, the Taj Mahal remains an architectural marvel of the modern world.
Illustrative Example (p 70) – Arts and Monumental Architecture: (Mughal mausolea and mosques)
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AP 23.313 Safavid Empire
The Safavid dynasty was one of the most significant ruling dynasties of Iran, often considered the beginning of modern Iranian history. The Safavid shahs ruled over one of the Gunpowder Empires. They ruled one of the greatest Iranian empires after the 7th-century Muslim conquest of Iran, and established the Twelver school of Shia Islam as the official religion of the empire, marking one of the most important turning points in Muslim history.
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AP 23.307 Illustrative Example – Ottoman Tax Farming
Illustrative Example (p. 70) – Tax-Collection Systems (Ottoman Tax Farming)
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AP 23.303 Ottoman Empire – Battle of Lepanto (1571)
First Major Defeat For The Ottoman Empire
The Battle of Lepanto was a naval engagement that took place on 7 October 1571 when a fleet of the Holy League, led by the Venetian Republic and the Spanish Empire, inflicted a major defeat on the fleet of the Ottoman Empire in the Gulf of Patras.
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AP 23.302 Fall of Constantinople – 1453
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AP 23.248 Mankind Story (Survivors 6)
Gold and salt in Africa lead to a vibrant trade between continents. Europe is reborn. Money flows into Venice creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs willing to take risks. In China, a new weapon – the gun allows a peasant uprising to unify the country. Chinese innovations inspire Europe, leading to the – printing press. Millions of books are printed, one of which will inspire a journey to the New World. Armed with new ideas and technologies, Europeans set their sights on conquering new lands.
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