Ottoman empire

Ottoman Empire

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  • Period: Nov 5, 1299 to Nov 5, 1326

    Osman begins to build Ottoman Empire

    The Ottoman Turks transform themsleves in this timespan from nomadic warriors into a civilization. They focused on the consolidation of power and finding arrtistians, merchants, priests and government leaders to develop their empire.
  • Period: Nov 5, 1421 to Nov 5, 1451

    Rule of Murad II

  • Period: Nov 5, 1451 to Nov 5, 1481

    Rule of Mehmed The Conqueror

    Mehmed greatly expanded the empire and made the capitol Istanbul. He incorperated a lot of Byzantine government into his ruling, making him extremely sucessful.
  • May 29, 1453

    Conquest of Constinople

    Conquest of Constinople
    Mehmed The Conquerer's main goal was to conquer Constinople (The capital of the Byzantine Empire). He renamed this city Istanbul. This conquest lead to a spread of culture in western Europe that heavily influenced the Renissance
  • Nov 5, 1458

    Conquers Athens

    Conquers Athens
    Caption for Photo: "Acropolis" By Tim Zoll, taken August 29th, 2009, source: Flickr
  • Nov 5, 1463

    Conquers Bosnia

    Conquers Bosnia
  • Nov 5, 1480

    Empire begins the Invasion of Italy

    Empire begins the Invasion of Italy
    The Empire only made it to one city in Italy before Mehmed The Conquerer's death led to the Ottomans retreat.
    Caption for photo: "Italian Flag" By: Derrick Carss taken on July 30th, 2014 source: Flickr
  • Nov 5, 1492

    Conquest of Hungary

    Conquest of Hungary
    Caption:"Flag of Hungary, Chain Bridge, Busapest, Hungary" By: Chuck S. September 2007 Source: Flickr
  • Nov 5, 1493

    Conquest of Croatia

    Conquest of Croatia
    Caption: "Flag of Croatia" By Richimal April 20th, 2015 Source: Flickr
  • Period: Nov 5, 1512 to Nov 5, 1520

    Rule of Selim

  • Period: Nov 5, 1520 to Nov 5, 1566

    Rule of Suleiman

    Known to his subjects as "Suleiman The Lawgiver" or "Suleiman The Magnificent" or "The Great Turk" to outsiders. Lead 13 Major Military campaigns and greatly expanded the empire while still keeping a strict rule over 20-30 million people.