"Culinary Chronicles: Islamic Dynasties and Empires Shaping the Flavors of South Asia"
Published on December 12, 2023
By The Islam Shop
Mughal and Persian Influences in Nepal
Delhi Sultanate
Mughal Empire
Ottoman
Food
Dynasties
Empires
Umayyad Caliphate
Ottoman Empire
Afghan Empires
Safavid Dynasty
Bengal Sultanate
Abbasid Caliphate
The rich tapestry of South Asian cuisine is a testament to the diverse cultural influences that have shaped the region over centuries. Among the many historical forces that left an indelible mark on the culinary landscape, the Islamic dynasties and empires stand out prominently. In this blog, we embark on a journey through the annals of history, exploring how these Islamic rulers influenced the gastronomic delights of present-day India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
Read moreSultan Abdul Hamid II
Published on March 13, 2022
By The Islam Shop
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Photo by Mert Kahveci on Unsplash
Sultan Abdul Hamid II was the last of the great sultans. He came on the stage of history at a time when the empire was bankrupt and could not defend itself against its many enemies. In the face of aggression from without and sabotage from within, hammered by forces of nationalism and weakened by internal sabotage from some of the millets, he waged a valiant battle to preserve what was left of the once mighty empire. In this effort, he was partially successful, preserving its Islamic core for forty years and keeping the empire out of a major war for as long. But his methods and the internal tensions built up by the very modernization processes he had fostered, finally did him in.
Read moreThe Conquest of Constantinople
Published on September 1, 2020
By The Islam Shop
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Constantinople, or Istanbul as it is known today, is a unique city as far as history and location is concerned. Historically, it was the capital of the Roman Empire for eleven centuries and its culture dominated the whole world. The principle church of Eastern Christianity was situated here. Its pivotal political and religious position caused the entire Christian World to rally to its defense at times of conflict. Geographically, it has a natural harbour bordered by the ocean on three sides and it is the only city in the world which is considered to be both in Europe and Asia. The straits of Bosphorus divide the city into two, with one end merging into the black sea, and the other into the Sea of Marmara. A tiny branch of the Bosphorus to the west forms the ‘Golden Horn’, which is the only entry into the city.
Read moreThe Hejaz Railway and Sultan AbdulHamid II
Published on April 16, 2020
By The Islam Shop
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Built upon the order of Ottoman ruler Sultan Abdulhamid II, the Hejaz Railway provided a modern means to transport pilgrims to Mecca and Medina by replacing old camel caravans as well as served to strengthen relations in the Islamic world.”
Read moreKhairuddin Barbarossa
Published on June 30, 2019
By The Islam Shop
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Picture taken from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Battle_of_Preveza_(1538).jpg
The great Ottoman Empire which wielded considerable military and political power during the 14-17 centuries A.C., was supreme in the three known continents-Europe, Asia and Africa. Its vast dominions which included the major parts of South-Eastern Europe, West Asia and North Africa, stretched from the gates of Vienna in the West to the wall of China in the East and from Ukraine (USSR) in the North to the source of the Nile in the South. The Turks were the masters of both land and sea. Their invincible armies stormed the capitals of Hungary and Austria, while their navy commanded by Barbarossa,chased the Genoese and Spanish fleets in the Mediterranean. The Muslims had mainly been a land power.
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