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Waves of horse warriors from the steppes from the 3rd century b.c. settled in the Middle East. Established empires by the 6th century a.d.
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A second wave came in early 1000s. In 1040 and 1071 the Abbasid Caliphate was defeated and Turkish warriors settled the area. In 1451, the Turks defeated and replaced the Byzantine Empire. In the 14th century, the Seljuk Turks founded the Ottoman Empire, one of the most powerful empires in the world during the Late Middle Ages, spanning across North Africa to the Caspian Sea, all the way into what is now Southern Austria by the mid 17th century.
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Were the Ottomans Sunni or Shia?
The Ottomans were Sunni Muslims.
What year did ottomans capture adrianople?
The Ottomans took Adrianople in 1365!
In what way were the Safavids different from the Ottomans?
Safavids were Shiite, and Ottomans were Sunni.Ottomans were Sunni, and Safavids were not
What is the predominant religious affiliation of the Ottomans?
The predominant religious affiliation of the Ottomans was Sunni Islam.
What major religious group did the ottomans come into contact with to the notrh?
The Ottomans came into contact with the Eastern Orthodox Christian Church to the north, particularly through their interactions with the Byzantine Empire and later with various Slavic nations. This relationship was marked by both conflict and coexistence, as the Ottomans expanded into territories populated by Orthodox Christians. The fall of Constantinople in 1453 significantly influenced the dynamics between the Ottoman Empire and Eastern Orthodox communities. Additionally, the Ottomans also encountered Catholicism in regions such as Hungary and Poland.
Did ottomans use ottomans?
No ottomans did not use ottomans
Were the Ottomans Sunni or Shia?
The Ottomans were Sunni Muslims.
When was Young Ottomans created?
Young Ottomans was created in 1865.
What year did ottomans capture adrianople?
The Ottomans took Adrianople in 1365!
In what way were the Safavids different from the Ottomans?
Safavids were Shiite, and Ottomans were Sunni.Ottomans were Sunni, and Safavids were not
Did the Ottomans shape the history of Iraq?
For a time, the Ottomans controlled Iraq and shaped its past.
In what way were the Safavid's different from the ottomans?
Safavids were Shiite, and Ottomans were Sunni.Ottomans were Sunni, and Safavids were not
What way were the Safavid's different from the ottomans?
Safavids were Shiite, and Ottomans were Sunni.Ottomans were Sunni, and Safavids were not
What is the predominant religious affiliation of the Ottomans?
The predominant religious affiliation of the Ottomans was Sunni Islam.
What major religious group did the ottomans come into contact with to the notrh?
The Ottomans came into contact with the Eastern Orthodox Christian Church to the north, particularly through their interactions with the Byzantine Empire and later with various Slavic nations. This relationship was marked by both conflict and coexistence, as the Ottomans expanded into territories populated by Orthodox Christians. The fall of Constantinople in 1453 significantly influenced the dynamics between the Ottoman Empire and Eastern Orthodox communities. Additionally, the Ottomans also encountered Catholicism in regions such as Hungary and Poland.
What weapons did the ottomans develop?
Ottomans are famous for developing modern artillery and advanced siege weapons.
Who was the leader for the ottomans in the Muslim empire?
The Ottomans were led by the Sultan in political matter and the Caliph in religious matters.
