Islam: Empire of Faith

Season 1 Episode 3: The Ottomans

The dramatic transformation of Islam resulting from the Mongol invasion. Nomads enlisted by Muslims to fight the Mongols stake their own claims, and become known as Ottomans. The Ottomans transform the Islamic world, creating a new empire that expands westward into Christian territories. Suleiman the Magnificent shapes the Ottomans into a military powerhouse and an empire of extreme wealth and sophistication, which threatens the great power centers of Europe and the empire of the Persian Safavids to the east, before falling victim to enemies from within.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

3

Actor:

Ben Kingsley

Quality:

HD

Status:

Ended

First Air:

2001

IMDb:

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