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10 Ottoman Myths Debunked with Dr Yakoob Ahmed

The Thinking Muslim

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The Fluidity of Empire

When we talk about Islamic history, they talk about the golden age of Islam. The idea of Golden Period is often used by people as a way of creating comparison to create a particular standard. So I guess it's a contested idea and to take the broad understanding of empire that it's not always evil, it's probably a way forward for now at least.

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