Which of the following was an important effect of the Ottoman conquest of Syria and Egypt?
A) The conquest resulted in the subordination of Christians and Jews to Muslim rule.
B) The conquest permitted the Mamluks to continue their expansion in Northern Africa.
C) The conquest created a Muslim majority,allowing Ottoman sultans to see themselves as heirs of previous Muslim states that had ruled over the region.
D) The conquest paved the way for significant Ottoman victories over the Safavid Empire.

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The Ottoman conquest of Syria and Egypt created a Muslim majority in these regions, allowing Ottoman sultans to see themselves as heirs of previous Muslim states that had ruled over the region. This reinforced the legitimacy of Ottoman rule and helped to fuel their imperial expansion. The conquest did result in the subordination of Christians and Jews to Muslim rule, but this was not the most important effect of the conquest. The conquest did not permit the Mamluks to continue their expansion in Northern Africa, and it did not pave the way for significant Ottoman victories over the Safavid Empire (in fact, the Safavids would continue to present a significant challenge to Ottoman power).

Which of the Following Was an Important Effect of the Ottoman