The Gunpowder Empires Technologies
THE GUNPOWDER EMPIRES TECHNOLOGIES ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
OVERVIEW
This is a standard research paper like you will find in other courses. Its subject should revolve around Greater Middle East Warfare. The goal is for you to practice the skills you learned during this course and to exhibit an understanding of the knowledge you have gained from your readings and presentations in the course.
INSTRUCTIONS
You will describe in 500 words, in current Turabian format, one of the major technological from the Persians, Turks or the Mughals and how it affected the warfare of the time. Make sure to show historical battles to support your thesis.
Your paper must meet the following criteria:
1. A clear thesis that answers a historically significant question(s).
2. A strong narrative supported by evidence in a systematic manner to support the thesis.
Remember to use strong transitional devices between sections of the paper and frequently remind readers how each array of evidence supports the thesis.
3. Significant engagement with professional interpretations of the background or specific topic you researched.
4. Written in the active voice, past tense. Use block quotations only sparingly, if at all. Always integrate quotations into your own words rather than use them as independent sentences. Cite your evidence often.
5. The Department of History at LUO requires that students use the Turabian Notes – Bibliography citation style. You must use footnotes with the Turabian footnote citation style within the paper. Then, you must use the bibliographic format you practiced in this course for the final bibliography. Consult the LUO Online Writing Center Quick Guide to Turabian for answers to common questions, including formatting considerations regarding margins, fonts, and spacing.
Note: This assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
THE GUNPOWDER EMPIRES TECHNOLOGIES
: THE ROLE OF GUNPOWDER IN THE SAFAVID EMPIRE
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The Gunpowder Empires Technologies
Any remarkable military organization or weapon change significantly impacts economics, politics, and society. This is because these changes allow some people to attain their needs while establishing barriers in the way of others. This was the case for the Ottoman Empire when gunpowder and artillery technology were quickly embraced by its rulers. In other words, the gunpowder technology and the emerging artillery warfare played a significant role in the realization, expansion, and longevity of the Ottoman Empire.
The Ottoman Empire lasted from 1299 to 1922, encompassing modern-day southeastern Asia, Greece, Ukraine, portions of the Middle East (Israel, Iraq, Syria) and parts of North Africa, including Egypt. This expansion was partly enabled by the empire's access to superior gunpowder technology and artillery. According to Roy, one of the most significant developments of this era was the rise and spread of gunpowder, which gave societies like the Ottomans unprecedented power over their weaker neighbours. The Ottomans could conquer and accumulate extensive territories across Europe in control of more superior weapons.
The Battle of Chaldiran remains among the watershed military encounter in which the power of gunpowder determined the victors. The battle took place on 23rd August 1514, ending victory for the Ottoman Empire. At the battle, the Safavids were overpowered on multiple fronts, including the number of soldiers and the power and sophistication of artillery largely powered by gunpowder technology. In contrast, the Safavids did not have artillery at their disp...