14. Explain the similarities between the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal Empire. 15. Describe the factors that led to the fall of the Islamic Empires during the 1700s.

The Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal societies all relied on bureaucracies that drew inspiration from the steppe traditions of Turkish and Mongol people and from the heritage of Islam, they adopted similar policies, they looked for ways to keep peace in their societies which were made up of different religious and ethnic backgrounds, and they were associated with literary and artistic talents.

The Islamic Empires began to decline during the 1700s due to infighting, weak leadership, economic difficulties, and religious differences within Islam.