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 * 1) Ottoman Empire-Islamic state found by Osman. Based at Istanbul after Byzantine Empire collapse from 1453-1922.
 * 2) Suleiman the Magnificant-Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. Known for great expansion of the empire.
 * 3) Janissary-Infrantry of slave origin, serving in the Ottoman Empire.
 * 4) devshirme-"Selection" in Turkish.
 * 5) Tulip Period-Period of time where tupild bulbs were highly prized and valued.
 * 6) Safavid Empire-Iranian Kingdom established by Ismail Safavi. In the Shit'ite stated of Iran.
 * 7) Shi'te Islam-Branch of Muslims believing that in Islam, God vests leadership in the community in the form of a descendent of Ali.
 * 8) Hidden Imam-Last in a series of of twelve descendents of Muhammad's son in law, Ali.
 * 9) Shah Abbas I-The fifth and most renowned ruler of the Safavid Empire.
 * 10) Mughal Empire-Muslim state promoting dominance over India in the 16-17th centuries.
 * 11) Akbar-Most illustrioud ruler of the Mughal Empire. Sought concilation with the Hindus.
 * 12) mansabs-In India, grants of land given to people in return of service during the Mughal reign.
 * 13) Rajputs-Members of a Hindu family.
 * 14) Sikhism-Indian religion founded by Nanak In Punjab.
 * 15) Acheh Sultanate-Muslim Kingdom in Northern Sumatra. Responsible for Islamic expansion in Southeast Asia.
 * 16) Oman-Arab state in Musqat.
 * 17) Swahili-Bantu language spoken in East Africa.
 * 18) Batavia-Fort established of Dutch East India Tarding Company.