What are some similar and different methods by which the Ottoman and the Mughal empires increased their influence from 1450-1750?

 

similarities and differences between ottoman and Mughal empires:

similarities:

• both empires considered architecture as a way to legitimate their power.
• their architectural style (large building and beautiful) were reflected their religious views.
• both empires combined regional aspect of architecture into their Islamic architectural style. Domes, massive hall, large vaulted gate ways and minarets are important part of the architectural style of both empire.
• long distance trade was important to both empires,
• in both empires, minorities controlled the trade.
• religious diversity of both empire
• religious minorities generally tolerated in Islamic state
• golden age of Islamic art and architecture. hospitals, madrasa, mosque, serais and palaces.
• the decline of both empire caused by negligent rulers and officers.
• constant competition between factions for power.
• corruption was another cause of the decline. officials pocketed taxes,
• conservatives abandoned tolerance.
• military decline, due to outdated weapons and tactics. both imported European weapon but not made their own.

Differences:

• ottomans were not tolerant over other religion, and Mughals were tolerated.
• Mughals were tolerated over other religion and allowed them to serve govt and military.
• ottomans didn't tolerated other religion, and they compelled Christian boys, called Janissaries, to serve ottoman military
• in Mughal empire had significant growth of population due to expansion agriculture
• in ottoman empire witnessed less growth of population
• Mughals were less interest in maritime trade or foreign trade,