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How were the Ottoman and Safavid Empires similar, how were they different? Provide at least 3 examples of similarities and 2-3 examples of differences
What is Similar: Muslim, conquered surrounding territory, had the latest advanced weapons, and encouraged the arts
What is Different: The Ottomans were Sunni, the Safavids were Shia, The Ottomans were ruled by a Sultan, The Safavids a Shah, One was based in Turkey, One was Based in Iran/Persia