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    The Ottoman Empire ruled from 1299 to 1923 over a large portion of the Middle East and Eastern Europe. It was founded by Osman I and expanded to capture Constantinople in 1453, making it the new capital of Istanbul. The Ottoman Empire reached its peak under Suleiman the Magnificent in the 1500s, but began declining in the late 1600s as it lost territory and faced economic competition. It was finally abolished in 1923 and replaced with the modern country of Turkey.

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    The Ottoman Empire ruled from 1299 to 1923 over a large portion of the Middle East and Eastern Europe. It was founded by Osman I and expanded to capture Constantinople in 1453, making it the new capital of Istanbul. The Ottoman Empire reached its peak under Suleiman the Magnificent in the 1500s, but began declining in the late 1600s as it lost territory and faced economic competition. It was finally abolished in 1923 and replaced with the modern country of Turkey.

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    The Ottoman Empire ruled from 1299 to 1923 over a large portion of the Middle East and Eastern Europe. It was founded by Osman I and expanded to capture Constantinople in 1453, making it the new capital of Istanbul. The Ottoman Empire reached its peak under Suleiman the Magnificent in the 1500s, but began declining in the late 1600s as it lost territory and faced economic competition. It was finally abolished in 1923 and replaced with the modern country of Turkey.

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    Ottoman Empire

    The Ottoman Empire ruled a large portion of the Middle East and Eastern Europe for over 600 years.
    It first formed in 1299 and finally dissolved in 1923, becoming the country of Turkey.

    Quick Facts about the Ottoman Empire: (Courtesy of BBC)

     One of the longest lasting empires in history.


     Included countries, such as, Turkey, Egypt. Hungary, and Bulgaria .
     Was an Islamic empire.
     Reached its greatest under its leader, Suleiman the Magnificent.
     The fall of the empire occurred after their defeat in WWI.

    Rise of the Ottoman Empire

    The Empire was founded by Osman I, a leader of the Turkish tribes in Anatolia in 1299. Osman I
    expanded his kingdom, uniting many of the independent states of Anatolia under one rule. Osman
    established a formal government and allowed for religious tolerance over the people he conquered.

    Map of the Ottoman Empire in 1566 by Esemono

    Capturing Constantinople

    Over the next 150 years the Ottoman Empire continued to expand. The most powerful empire in the
    land at the time was the Byzantine Empire (Eastern Roman Empire). In 1453, Mehmet II the
    Conqueror led the Ottoman Empire in capturing Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantium Empire.
    He turned Constantinople into the capital of the Ottoman Empire and renamed it Istanbul. For the
    next several hundred years the Ottoman Empire would be one of the largest and most powerful
    empires in the world.
    When Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Empire, a large number of scholars and artists fled to Italy.
    This helped to spark the European Renaissance. It also caused the European nations to begin to
    search for new trade routes to the Far East, beginning the Age of Exploration.

    Suleiman the Magnificent

    The Ottoman Empire reached its peak during the reign of Suleiman the
    Magnificent. He ruled from 1520 to 1566. During this time the empire expanded
    and included much of Eastern Europe including Greece and Hungary.

    Decline

    The Ottoman Empire began to decline in the late 1600s. It ceased to expand and began to face
    economic competition from India and Europe. Internal corruption and poor leadership led to a steady
    decline until the empire was abolished and the country of Turkey was declared a republic in 1923.

    Timeline

     1299 - Osman I founded the Ottoman Empire.


     1389 - The Ottomans conquer most of Serbia.
     1453 - Mehmed II captures Constantinople putting an end to the Byzantine Empire.
     1517 - Ottomans conquer Egypt bringing Egypt into the empire.
     1520 - Suleiman the Magnificent becomes ruler of the Ottoman Empire.
     1529 - The Siege of Vienna.
     1533 - The Ottomans conquer Iraq.
     1551 - The Ottomans conquer Libya.
     1566 - Suleiman dies.
     1569 - Much of Istanbul burns in a great fire.
     1683 - The Ottomans are defeated at the Battle of Vienna. This signals the beginning of the
    decline of the empire.
     1699 - The Ottomans give up control of Hungary to Austria.
     1718 - Beginning of the Tulip period.
     1821 - The Greek War of Independence begins.
     1914 - The Ottomans join the side of the Central Powers in World War I.
     1923 - The Ottoman Empire is dissolved and the Republic of Turkey becomes a country.

    Religion

    Religion played an important role in the Ottoman Empire. The Ottomans themselves were Muslims,
    however they did not force the peoples they conquered to convert. They allowed for Christians and
    Jews to worship without persecution. This kept the people they conquered from rebelling and allowed
    them to rule for so many years.

    The Sultan

    The leader of the Ottoman Empire was called the Sultan. The title of Sultan was inherited by the
    eldest son. When a new Sultan took power he would put all of his brothers into prison. Once he had a
    son of his own to inherit the throne, he would have his brothers executed.
    Interesting Facts about the Ottoman Empire

     The Sultan and his many wives lived in the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul. The Sultan would move
    to a different room in the palace every night because he was scared of being assassinated.
     Suleiman the Magnificent was considered the earthly leader of all Muslims. He was called "The
    Lawgiver" by the Ottomans.
     The Republic of Turkey was founded by revolutionary Kemal Ataturk.
     The elite battle troops of the Sultan were called Janissaries. These soldiers were selected from
    Christian families at a young age. They were considered slaves, but were treated well and paid
    a regular salary.
     The Tulip period was a time of peace when the arts flourished in the Ottoman Empire. Tulips
    were considered a symbol of perfection and beauty.

    Source: http://www.ducksters.com/history/renaissance/ottoman_empire.php

    This information is from a site and is a product of TSI (Technological Solutions, Inc.), Copyright 2018.

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