HIST 202 - Islamic Empires: Gunpowder, Merchants, and Miniatures (3)

This course will trace the rise and establishment of the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal empires from the 1300s to their declines, and trace their rise to power and how they governed and organized themselves. The course will question what was “Muslim” or “Islamic” about them and explore architecture, art, manuscripts, harem life, women, love, sexuality, and daily life in these empires. Finally, the course will tackle how and why these empires declined and whether “decline” is the correct concept.

Grading: Graded/Satisfactory Unsatisfactory/Audit
Course ID: 103013
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture