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World Civilizations: The Global Experience Glossary

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Dynasty that succeeded the Umayyads as caliphs within Islam; came to power in 750 C.E.

Abbas the Great

Safavid ruler from 1587 to 1629; extended Safavid domain to greatest extent; created slave regiments based on captured Russians, who monopolized firearms with Safavid armies; incorporated Western military technology.

Abdallahi, Khalifa

Successor of Muhammad Achmad as leader of Mahdists in Sudan; established state in Sudan; defeated by British General Kitchener in 1598.

Abduh, Muhammad

Disciple of al-Afghani; Muslim thinker at the end of 19th century; stressed need for adoption of Western scientific learning and technology, recognized importance of tradition of rational inquiry.

Ottoman sultan who attempted to return to despotic absolutism during reign from 1878 to 1908; nullified constitution and restricted civil liberties; deposed in coup in 1908.