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HIS 295-02 - Special Topic: Islamic Empires

4 credits (Fall)
This class is an introduction to Islamic Empires. After a brief survey of the first Islamic Empires, we will focus on the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empires during the early modern and modern periods. Our explorations will center political and religious history, but we will also incorporate intellectual history and cultural expression to gain an appreciation of the richness and diversity of Islamic Empires in the Middle East, and South Asia.

Prerequisite: HIS 100  or second-year standing.
Instructor: Saba