The Ottomans had over time conquered almost all the Byzantine territory that is now present-day Turkey. In this way they had gradually deprived Byzantium of most of its sources of manpower for its armies, of easily obtainable food supplies for the city of Byzantium, and of most of its tax revenue.
The city of Byzantium that they finally conquered, was only half-populated, dirt poor and protected by only a very small force. It was mostly the ancient giant walls that still kept out the Ottomans for some time.
The Sunni and Shia divisions within the Ottoman Empire contributed to internal conflicts and power struggles, weakening the empire's unity and stability. This division led to political and social unrest, making it difficult for the empire to effectively govern its diverse population and territories.
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The Ottoman sultan was the autocratic hereditary ruler of the Ottoman Empire. (Basically it was no different than a king).
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No, as religion was what kept The Empire going.
The Sunni and Shia divisions within the Ottoman Empire contributed to internal conflicts and power struggles, weakening the empire's unity and stability. This division led to political and social unrest, making it difficult for the empire to effectively govern its diverse population and territories.
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The Ottoman sultan was the autocratic hereditary ruler of the Ottoman Empire. (Basically it was no different than a king).
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Byzantium (modern day Istanbul) is located directly between Europe and the Middle East / Asia. This made it an ideal location for a trade empire.
No, as religion was what kept The Empire going.
The Ottoman Empire was dissolved at the end of the Word War 1 (known at the time as The Great War). Britain was one of the major countries of the Allies.
The British played a key role in the decline of the Mughal Empire in India. They imprisoned the last emperor, Bahadur Zafar Shah II, after trying him for treason.
The most important role of the Grand Vizier in the Ottoman Empire was to have the greatest ministry in Sultan with the most power of attorney.
The Ottoman Empire did not directly end the Roman Empire, as the Western Roman Empire had already fallen in 476 AD, long before the rise of the Ottomans. The Eastern Roman Empire, or Byzantine Empire, continued until the Ottomans captured Constantinople in 1453. This conquest marked the end of the Byzantine Empire and solidified the Ottoman Empire's dominance in the region. Thus, while the Ottomans played a significant role in the fall of the Byzantine Empire, they did not end the Roman Empire in its entirety.
The Janissary Corps was a crucial military and administrative force in the Ottoman Empire, established in the late 14th century. Composed primarily of Christian boys taken through the devshirme system and converted to Islam, they formed the elite infantry unit of the empire, known for their discipline and loyalty. The Janissaries played a significant role in the expansion and consolidation of Ottoman power, serving not only as soldiers but also as influential political actors within the empire. Their eventual decline and the rise of other military factions contributed to the weakening of the Ottoman state in the 19th century.