The Muslim Empires and the Ups and Downs of their Rein

By 18apalozola1026
  • Feb 15, 1281

    Founding of Ottoman dynasty

    The beginning of the Ottoman dynasty stands as a continuity in the string of events. The Ottomans began as a strong and established empire, and stay that way for almost 600 years. tis event is continuous because it shows the beginning of the success of the Ottoman Empire.
  • Feb 15, 1350

    Ottoman invasion of Europe

    The Ottoman invasion of Europe was an event of continuity. The Ottomans captured much of the Balkans and Hungary, expanding their empire. It shows continuity because it is one of the many accomplishments of the Ottoman empire.
  • Feb 15, 1402

    Timur's Invasion

    Timur’s invasion is an event of change. It shows a change in the timeline because the Ottoman empire suffers from setbacks. While the Ottoman empire is usually powerful, this shows how they did have their losses as well.
  • Feb 15, 1453

    Ottoman capture of Constantinople

    The Ottoman capture of Constantinople is a continuous event. Because the Ottoman empire was succeeding. Under command of Mehmed II, or “The Conqueror” the army of over 100,000 people managed to take the city. Their capture of Constantinople is one of many successful events of the Ottoman empire throughout this timeline.
  • Feb 15, 1501

    Safavid conquest of Persia

    This event shows continuity of the Safavid empire. Their conquest of Persia is an example of the power they had in this time period.
  • Feb 15, 1507

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

    The victory over the Ottomans is a change because the Ottoman empire is the steady empire in the situation, and is defeated by the Portuguese. The defeat of the Ottoman-Arab fleet is a change because the Ottoman empire is not successful.
  • Feb 15, 1514

    Ottoman victory over Safavids at Chaldiran

    This event is a continuous event for the Ottoman empire because they are successful. However, the event is a change for the Safavid dynasty because they are being defeated by the Ottomans.
  • Feb 15, 1517

    Ottoman capture of Syria and Egyp

    The capture of Syria and Egypt shows continuity. It shows this because the Ottoman empire is further expanding its territory.
  • Feb 15, 1556

    Mughal Empire reestablished in North India

    This event shows continuity. It is a continuous event because the Mughal empire is at a peak.

  • Treaty of Carlowitz

    The Treaty of Carlowitz shows change because the Ottoman empire is forced to give up parts of their territory. They are slightly declining in this situation, so the event is change.

  • Fall of the Safavid dynasty

    The Fall of the Safavid dynasty happened due to a multitude of reasons. It fell as most empire do eventually. This event is a change because the empire is no longer ruling.

  • Ottoman armies are defeated by Persian forces

    The defeat of the Ottoman armies shows change. It shows change because the forces of the Ottoman empire are not successful in this moment.

  • Nadir Shah invades India and takes Mughal capital at Dehli

    The defeat of the Mughal capital shows change because the Mughal empire is being defeated by Nadir Shah. The Mughal empire is one of the three main empires that ruled during this time, so it’s defeat is an event of change.