Ottoman Empire

Caption: Osman was the founder of one of the greatest empires in the world.

Jan 1, 1299

The Ottoman empire was founded by Osman in 1299.

Caption: Osman made Bursa, Turkey the capital of the Ottoman Empire.

Feb 2, 1326

Osman and his troops take over Bursa in northwest Turkey and make it the capital of the Ottoman empire.

Caption: Osmans son takes over as ruler (his name is Orhan)

Mar 3, 1326

The great, and powerful leader dies.

Caption: Janissaries were the main fighting group of the Ottomans.

Apr 4, 1365

Orhans son, Murad, rules next and starts the Janissaries, who were a big part in the Ottoman's success.

Caption: Ottomans fight wtih extreme force to take over Constantinople.

May 5, 1453

Mehmed ll captured the Byzantine Empire which is also known as Constantinople.

Caption: This is one of many mosques that he had built during his reign.

Jun 6, 1453

During Mehmed's ruling from 1453-1481, he built beautiful things like mosques, baths, fountains, bazaars, roads, and inns.

Caption: Suleyman was one of the best sultans know in the Ottoman Empire.

Jul 7, 1520

Suleyman "The Magnificent" becomes ruler of the Ottoman empire.

Caption: Suleyman was a powerful, intelligent, successful sultan.

Aug 24, 1566

The once great and powerful Suleyman 1 "The Magnificent" dies.

Caption: Becoming allies with Germany.

Sep 9, 1914

The Ottomans become allies with the Germans in WW1.

Caption: The Ottoman empire is no more.

Oct 10, 1918

A peace treaty was signed after the Ottoman empire had lost in WW1, and this was basically then end of the empire.