Seeing themselves as "the shadow of God" on earth, Ottoman sultans
A) forced all of their subjects to convert to Islam.
B) assumed the role of protectors of holy cities in Greece and Italy.
C) funded construction of elaborate mosques.
D) made Arabic the official language of the administration.

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Ottoman sultans saw themselves as defenders and promoters of Islam, which included funding the construction of elaborate mosques as a way to manifest their religious devotion and authority. This was part of their broader role in supporting and embellishing Islamic architecture and arts.

Seeing Themselves as "The Shadow of God" on Earth, Ottoman