During this period, the three major Islamic empires developed three distinctive cultures, each of which blended Islamic arts and ideas with local traditions. Which empire cast the widest net in terms of embracing diverse cultures and people

the Ottomans

Explanation:

In the 16th century, the three major Islamic empires that developed three distinctive cultures, each of which blended Islamic arts and ideas with local traditions are:

1. Ottoman Empire

2. Mughal Empire

3. South East Asia Empire.

However, among the three, it is the OTTOMAN EMPIRE that cast the widest net in terms of embracing diverse cultures and people.

The Ottoman Empire had various ethnic groups that crossed different borders including the likes of Armenians, Christians, Jewish people, Rum or Orthodox Christians, Greeks, and many others.

ghana achieved independence peacefully, while algeria gained independence through an armed struggle.

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