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The Ottoman Empire was a Turkish principality which formed in 1299. It fought multiple wars against the Byzantine Empire which ( as well as a civil war Serbia intervened in, annexing most of the empire ) lead to the defeat of the Byzantine Empire with the end of the siege of Constantinople on May 29, 1453. However in this period they also conquered much of the Balkans. The Serbian Empire had dissolved into different kingdoms lead by Serbian noblemen. In 1371, King Vukašin Mranjevič met the Ottoman Empire in battle. Both sides were relatively evenly matched, the Ottomans wanted to conquer all of Macedonia which was under his control. King Vukašin wanted to conquer Thrace. The battle of the Maritsa River was a raid lead by Ottoman general & mastermind Lala Şahin Pasha. He lead 80 men to the camp where 70 000 Serbian soldiers lay sleeping, & killed them , the majority drowning trying to flee across the Maritsa River. King Vukašin was killed in the first minutes leaving inexperience Despot Jovan Uglješa in command. After winning the Battle of Kosovo, the Battle of Kosovo II & the crusade of Varna, the Ottomans had the majority of the Balkans under their control . Anatolia was also under the control after war against the Aramid Empire & the Emirate of Trebzon. They fought major wars against the Mamluks who they annexed fully, the Safavids who they annexed all but Iran from, but lost the ottoman Hapsburg war after Poland defeated the Ottomans who had encircled Vienna. The Austrians latter conquered Hungary from the Ottomans as well as Bosnia . After a series of wars with Russia they had lost much land until the Crimean war . Various revolts lead to the independence of Serbia , Bulgaria , Montenegro & Greece . After Albania declared its independence & Macedonia revolted in 1912, the Balkan league - Bulgaria , Montenegro , Serbia - attacked the Ottomans to liberate Macedonia. Greece also attacked, but committed a genocide against 600 000 Macedonians. After Serbia refused to hand over land they had agreed to give to Bulgaria before the war, they went to war. Greece joined the war , killing a further 700 000 Macedonian civilians. After WW1, the Ottoman Empire was stripped of all of its Arab colonies & became a British puppet. Greece attempted to conquer Turkey, & commit genocide like they did against he Macedonians, but Ataturk rose an army & defeated the Greeks .
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What was the relationship between the Byzantine Empire and the Roman Empire?
When the Western Empire collapsed in 476, the Eastern Empire regarded itself as the sole, genuine Roman Empire. (The expression 'Byzantine Empire' was coined by historians around 1800).
Is Constantinople Europe's largest city?
To be clear, the Ottomans renamed Constantinople Instanbul in 1453. But yes, Instabul is the largest city in all of Europe, with an official population of 14.1 million people.
Why did renaissance rulers in western europe want to find new routes to asia?
The Ottomans and Mongols controlled the land routes to China and they were not about to let a bunch of European Christians go and get money in the Orient... without attacked, stealing and killing.
How did the crusades destroy the empire?
The Crusades, particularly the Fourth Crusade, significantly weakened the Byzantine Empire by diverting attention and resources away from its defense against external threats. The sack of Constantinople in 1204 not only devastated its economy and infrastructure but also fractured its political unity, leading to the loss of territories and diminished authority. This internal strife and the establishment of Latin rule weakened Byzantine power, making it more vulnerable to later conquests, notably by the Ottomans. Ultimately, the Crusades accelerated the decline of an already struggling empire.
What was the largest benefit of the mongol empire?
Depends on your point of view. East Asia - allowed Japan to grow without suppression from China South Asia - united disputing kingdoms and lead to the mughal empire that acted as the only peaceful Indian state with both Muslim and Hindu religions represented Middle East - Took on the role as the leading Muslim power and facilitated the rise of the ottomans Europe - Reconnected east Europe to trade lanes in Asia Africa - allowed the trade of salt and gold to grow Overall, the largest benefit is the re-installation of interregional trade that had stopped with the fall of the Roman, Gupta, and Han Empires
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 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.
The 13th to 16th centuries Who were the early ottomans?
The early Ottomans in the 13th and 16th centuries were the the people from Asia who were speaking Turkish.
