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Rulers of land-based Empires from 1450 to 1750 legitimized and consolidated their power through various means. Methods like large imperial bureaucracies, military expansions, and the use of religion, art, and architecture were common. Examples include the Ottoman Empire's dev Sher system, European monarchs' divine right claims, and the Aztecs' human sacrifices. Different empires used diverse methods to legitimize power, like the Aztec sacrifices, Qing Dynasty Emperor Kangxi's displays, and architectural projects such as the Palace of Versailles and the Inca Sun Temple. Taxation systems, such as the Mughal Empire's zamindar system and the Ottoman Empire's tax farming system, played a crucial role in financing military and architectural endeavors to extend imperial authority.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on how rulers of land-based Empires from 1450 to 1750 legitimized and consolidated their power. Two key terms are explained: legitimizing power is how rulers communicate their authority, while consolidating power involves claiming authority from other groups. Rulers achieved this through large imperial bureaucracies and military expansions. The Ottoman Empire’s dev Sher system and use of janissaries exemplify these methods. Religion, art, and architecture were also used by rulers to legitimize power, such as European monarchs claiming divine right and the Aztecs using human sacrifice.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on how rulers in various empires used different methods to legitimize their power. The Aztec priests and rulers conducted sacrifices to showcase their authority, while the Qing Dynasty Emperor Kangxi displayed portraits of himself according to traditional values to gain legitimacy. The use of architecture is highlighted through examples like the Palace of Versailles and the Inca Sun Temple, which served to consolidate power and legitimize rulers. The financing of militaries and architecture was made possible through taxation systems, such as the Mughal Empire’s zamindar system for tax collection and the Ottoman Empire’s tax farming system, both aiming to extend imperial authority and provide income for the rulers.