In 1–2 sentences, analyze and synthesize information about the motivations of both the Umayyads and the Ottomans.

The Umayyads were motivated by power, wealth, and the expansion of the Islamic Empire, while the Ottomans were driven by the desire to establish a powerful and centralized empire, protect Sunni Islam, and control strategic trade routes.

The Umayyads were motivated to expand their Islamic Caliphate and establish a hereditary dynasty, while the Ottomans aimed to create a powerful empire with control over strategic trade routes, territories, and resources, ultimately leading to their domination in the Islamic world.

To analyze the motivations of both the Umayyads and the Ottomans, one would need to research and study their respective histories, political dynamics, cultural contexts, and primary sources such as historical texts, letters, and speeches of their leaders. Additionally, analyzing the broader geopolitical landscape, religious factors, economic considerations, and power dynamics within and outside their realms would also provide valuable insights into their motivations.