Course Contents

Advent of Ottoman Turks in Anatolia and foundation of the Empire by Osman, Aurkhan Establishment of the Empire. Murad I,Battle of Kasowa,Bayazid Yildirim: Battle of Angora.Muhammad I,Consolidation of the Empire. Muhammad II,Conquest of Constantinople.Muhammad I,Consolidation of the Empire.Muhammad II,Conquest of Constantinople. SalimI,Conquest of the Middle East, Establishment of the Khilafat. Reforms and consolidation of empire under different Turks.Eastern Question, Young Turks Movement. Sulaiman the Magnificent His achievements and administration.Administration and down fall

Course Synopsis

This course deals with specialized study of the ottoman empire during 1299-1924 that changed the course of the Islamic history. The emphasis would be on the political, social, economic conditions of the Ottoman empire. This course will also provide deep study of great rulers like Osman's period Murad, Saleem, and other emperors of that period. This course will also help in understanding in modern times relations between Turkey and Pakistan

Course Learning Outcomes

After studying this course, the students would be able to 1. have an in depth study of the major influences behind Muslim achievements during golden period of Ottoman's, 2. appreciate the muslims achievements in arts, science, and architecture with reference to the Ottoman Empire