Briefly explain TWO common characteristics that led to the rise and stability of the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal empires.

1) Gunpowder

The Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal empires rose as great powers and expanded largely during the 16th century due to a great extent to the use of gunpowder weapons. Armies from the three empires acquired this new military technology which resulted very useful for their campaigns and for keeping the power.

2) Strong political leadership

The three empires experienced an era of expansion under the rule of strong emperors: Suleiman the Magnificent in the Ottoman Empire, Shah Abbas I in the Safavid Empire, and Akbar in the Mughal Empire. The three of them carried out political, legal, economic, and military reforms and led their empires during a time of cultural bloom and economic growth.

Answer 1 with Explanation

The two characteristics that led to the rise and stability were that the empires have a great military force that conquered most of their empire's land and the other was that all of the empires were ruled by absolute monarchs. They were basically featured by unique standards during the early time when tribes had no or less characteristics.

Answer 2 with Explanation

Following are the two major characteristics that were the most beneficial are as follows:

1) All of them were gunpowder empires

2) They were also Turkic-speaking tribal groups.

These soldiers were from the specified nations who obtained the latest military technology that appeared to be highly beneficial for the tribe's battles and for maintaining law control power. These three empires wanted to build stronger trade relationship with European nations and wanted to portray themselves as champions of religious harmony.