Which statement accurately contrasts the ottoman and safavid empires in the 16th century?
a. safavid rulers were muslims who persecuted hindus living within the empire, whereas ottoman rulers practiced sikhism, which shares some beliefs with both hinduism and islam.
b. safavid rulers believed that muhammad's successor was his close friend abu bakr, whereas ottoman rulers believed that muhammad's successor was his son-in-law ali.
c. ottoman rulers believed that muhammad's successor was his close friend abu bakr, whereas safavid rulers believed that muhammad's successor was his son-in-law