A Comparison of the Roman and Mongol Empires

A Comparison of the papistic and Mongolian pudding stonesContents inst entirelyationThe popish conglomerateJulius CaesarG alwaysy dwellingnance religion wiliness and warThe Mongols conglomerateGenghis KhanG everywherenanceReligionwarfargonMughal pudding stoneAkbar the EmperorGovernanceReligion and CultureCommon Characteristics of the Empires and Emperors born(p) to Wealthy, Political, and/or KingshipContinue from the fannyGovernanceStrength for source of baronWarfare as a means of expansionRelevant lessonsBibliographyIntroductionOne of the lessons of history is that unconstipated the deepest crises erect be mo workforcets of opportunity. They bring ideas from the margins into the primary(prenominal)stream (Mulgan, 2009). Empires maintain amaze and gone away and the lessons they brought to the world remain in the minds of the peck and documented in the books of world history. The word empire has a very broad definition and round often misinterpret the word. To many an other(prenominal) it means dictatorship, war among refinings, exploiting the poor, high profile palaces and Kings and emperors living in blow ruling over a growing conquest. Although just about dissever of all this is authorized all of this is history in the world we live in today all that is left is lessons that they brought and the t apieceings that we still abide by even to this day history brings to a greater extent(prenominal) to the table than most people come to think because the presidential term structures used today, religions, coatings and arts are all brought by the historical world that is passed.In this paper, we are going to controvert the picture history of three empires in history that came in different eras face at their history, their similarities and the lessons that sack up be drawn from them. The focus will be mainly cast on governance and city planning save also ta world-beater a look at how religion and culture exercised governance and to w hat extent. How artistry also played a part in planning the cities of the past and how all of these play a major fictional character in our cities today.The empires that are going to be discussed include The papist Empire, The Mongols Empire and the Mughal Empire. The structure of the paper is discussing the brief history of the above-mentioned empires individually wherefore from at that place we look at the common characteristics that exist in each empire that made them successful, this paper will further discuss the differences, the lessons that we can train from history that are still pertinent today in terms of governance and city planning.The papistic EmpireSome scholars indicate that the Roman Empire existed even during the Republic although to some extent this is true it was just n constantly visible. It all started in Rome a city-state that is placed 25 kilometres from the mouth of the Tiber River. It consisted of high advanced culture and starchy army which mad e it a force playful civilisation (Edward, 1979).Figure 1 Roman Empire (Anon, 2008)Julius CaesarJulius is seen as the engineer of the Empire, he was born to a puritanic family in 100 B.C.E to a chief in the senate house of the Roman Republic. He rose in popularity in Rome. Popular with the troops and the people because of his conquest of Gaul A brilliant military commander. He was murdered on the 15th of bump into 44 B.C.E stabbed 23 time by the senate this triggered a civil war which saw Augustus take over the Republic and turning it into an Empire (Bladen, 2011).GovernanceRome transitioned from a Monarchy to a Republic so finally to an Empire. This gave a clear distinction between the Proletariat and the bourgeoisie, the rich and the poor, women and men. Only a group of people were allowed to be citizens during the Roman Empire. It was ruled over by one individual who was accustomed the divine power due to power, wealth or any other valuable contributor. The Empire spread a ll over the Mediterranean sea as sh sustain above by the picture, ruled by peace there was almost no warfare. This dictatorship system go along for the rest of the Empire (Garnsey Saller, 2014)ReligionThe Romans and conquered personnel brought many cults to the Empire they worshiped in churches and their homes, they made sacrifices and held festivals in their honour. Rituals were the main threshold of Roman Religion. Rome was the birth of early Christianity (Garnsey Saller, 2014).Trade and WarfareWith the emergence of trade routes and sea transport at the spunk of Rome trade and warfare where the big thrust factors to the growth of empire. gentle wars and oppression new territories gave Rome more resources they acquired new skills from captives, and more slaves that change magnitude the working force (Hopkins, 1980).The Mongols EmpireBoasting at twice the wreak area of the Roman Empire The Mongols have the largest land empire in world history which stretched long and wide f rom Central Asia to Central Europe, over to the Sea Of Japan then to Siberia and Indian subcontinents and lastly to Arabia (Khan, 1984).It existed from 1206 to 1368. The Mongols were horse men which enabled them to grow their empire wider and further quicker. The acquiring of horses and other livestock enabled then to greatly enhance their military strength (Rachewiltz, 2013).Figure 2 Mongol Empire (Anon, 2010)Genghis KhanBorn to a politically strong family during the stratum 1161. Brilliant organizer and military address he built the tail end of the Mongols Empire. He died on the 18th of August 1227 which triggered unrest to his grandsons that saw it relevant to grow what he started in memory of his life (Weatherford, 2004).GovernanceThe equity was drawn up by Genghis Khan himself with a vital demo of instating the Death Penalty which made the civilisation to be more peaceful. It was impregnable and well run because anyone who goes against the rules set out would endure a ba dly penalty (Rachewiltz, 2013).The Non-democratic parliament central assembly was held at the Kurutai where members where the bureaucratic members of the civilisation and the chief was the only one allowed to directly communicate with the Emperor to discuss political and civil related information This dictatorship system keep for the rest of the Empire. Trade routes and postal systems were invented during this time (May, 2012).ReligionAlthough the Emperor allowed for apparitional granting immunity the transition of religious systems went from Buddhism to Christianity then finally to Islam. Although citizens were allowed to follow which ever religion they chose (Mumford, 1946).WarfareThey were generally horsemen which gave them an advantage over they foot soldiered opponents they travelled in 10s as they attacked (Saunders, 1971).Figure 3 Mongol Army (Anon, 2012)Mughal EmpireIn 1494 an 11 year old boy by the yell of Babur inherited a Kingdom from his bring, the elders thought it would better suit the interest group of the empire to take away the kingdom from the boy and assume power driving him away from the land, but little did they know that the boy have the power to come back and rule over his fathers empire. After being banished he built an army so strong it could withhold any op line. The conventional beginning of the empire begins when the army of Babur fabricated victory over Ibrahim Lodi in the very first battle of battle of Panipat in 1526. He was a brilliant general and a mastermind in war this is clearly shown by his conquest of an army that had lakh troops with his army of just merely 12000. He laid the main foundation of the Empire leaving his children to take the throne after he died (Schimmel, 2004).Figure 4 Mughal Empire (Anon, 2013)Akbar the EmperorBaburs son was the driving force in the small decline of the empire that was growing ever small because of his lack of brilliance in the war field. Akbar on the other grew the Empire through his knowledge and understanding of humans (Sharma, 1999).After conquering his opponents Akbar took the opportunity of growing the culture of his Empire by incorporating the cultures into his Empire.GovernanceHe ruled as the divine ruler with the help from his Bureaucratic officials which organise part of a senate with the chief of the being the one that has direct communication to the Emperor. He approached the position with some element of ease. This dictatorship system continued for the rest of the Empire (Schimmel, 2004).Religion and CultureThe Empire was well travel with different cultures and religions due to the brilliance of Akbar with his ability to blend cultures, He allowed for freedom of Religion this meant that anyone in the empire could worship their own God hes tolerance was seen when he married women from all different types religions and allowed them to confide in the palace (Schimmel, 2004).The official Religion in the Mughal Empire was Islam but the blending c reated a host of different cultures new ideas on education, art, political science and language (Sharma, 1999).Common Characteristics of the Empires and EmperorsBorn to Wealthy, Political, and/or KingshipThe most remembered people that gave a foundation to the respective empires were all born to highly recognized families. depression we look at Julius Caesar who was born to a patrician family with the father part of the higher order of society which gave him the platform to be greater than his father that is why he continued on to lay a foundation for the Roman Empire (Bladen, 2011). Genghis Khan was born to a political and plastered family which gave him the power and popularity to go on and exploit this side and take dismantle to bringing the Mongol Empire (May, 2012). Babur was a son of a king that is why he was presented with the opportunity to rule, although his elders took it away hes constitution to rule was fulfilled when he conquered Ibrahim Lodi and took over (Sharma, 1999).Continue from the foundationThe posterity of the foundation kings took over the Empires and grew them to greater heights. The children and grand-children grew the Empires to greater Heights. Augustus took Rome to another train of empire and so did the emperors that followed him (Bunson, 1994). gedei Khan was assigned by Genghis Khan to be his successor this proved crucial to the growth of the empire (Rachewiltz, 2013). Akbar the grandson of Babur grew the empire to rifle the largest land empire in history (Sharma, 1999).GovernanceThey all adopt governance structure according to what they thought would work for the current time, place and assumption resources.Strength for source of powerThe empires used the resources given to hand what they managed to achieve. Looking at the Mongols they used horses to expand their territory because they could cover more land quicker and faster and it gave them an advantage over opponents at war.Warfare as a means of expansionThey fought to keep their empires and they fought to gather more land and power which was common to all the above empires as a means of expanding their territoryRelevant lessonsEventually the needs of the people are much greater than the needs of those in power, by addressing the needs of the people then you will be undecomposed in terms of popularity and your position in power will be solidified. This is shown by the Akbar in the Mughal he tolerated the conquered to continue their religion even after hes captured them (Schimmel, 2004). liberty of religion gives power to the ruling class because it keeps the dwellers happy. Well assembled civilisations in terms of governance are safe and well run because everyone is happy because they can do whatever they want but abiding by the given rules. The death Penalty by Genghis Khan was a relevant governance structure. This reduces high level crimes like murder so this is a good lesson (May, 2012). How such a small group of Mongols Empire managed to conquered such a vast piece of land was because they were contempt in incorporating they groups that they win over into their empire and this meant that they didnt have some kind of barrier that doesnt allow for outsiders so this meant cultures were well engineered to meet the cultural dynamic distant most cultures that dont allow other cultures to enter. City construct was influenced by arts and culture that was in the empire and the desired try of the Emperor because he has the final say on the building of the city. finishingEach Empire has its own significant characteristics but at some point they overlap to some extent which means that they have some strong similarities as to how their Empires began which was due to the power hungry political children in an attempt to by-pass their parents success.How they handle their conquered territories is also different bit some choose to incorporate cultures some just choose to instate their own into the lives of the captives.We can d raw a lot from history although we refuse to take the lessons and incorporate them because we think we know better and that history is irrelevant although it plays a vital role in our lives now and it will continue to influence our ideas even in times to comeBibliographyAnon, 2008. Roman Empire. 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