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Jan 1, 1299
Caption: Osman was the founder of one of the greatest empires in the world.
The Ottoman empire was founded by Osman in 1299. -
Feb 2, 1326
Caption: Osman made Bursa, Turkey the capital of the Ottoman Empire.
Osman and his troops take over Bursa in northwest Turkey and make it the capital of the Ottoman empire. -
Mar 3, 1326
Caption: Osmans son takes over as ruler (his name is Orhan)
The great, and powerful leader dies. -
Apr 4, 1365
Caption: Janissaries were the main fighting group of the Ottomans.
Orhans son, Murad, rules next and starts the Janissaries, who were a big part in the Ottoman's success. -
May 5, 1453
Caption: Ottomans fight wtih extreme force to take over Constantinople.
Mehmed ll captured the Byzantine Empire which is also known as Constantinople. -
Jun 6, 1453
Caption: This is one of many mosques that he had built during his reign.
During Mehmed's ruling from 1453-1481, he built beautiful things like mosques, baths, fountains, bazaars, roads, and inns. -
Jul 7, 1520
Caption: Suleyman was one of the best sultans know in the Ottoman Empire.
Suleyman "The Magnificent" becomes ruler of the Ottoman empire. -
Aug 24, 1566
Caption: Suleyman was a powerful, intelligent, successful sultan.
The once great and powerful Suleyman 1 "The Magnificent" dies. -
Caption: Becoming allies with Germany.
The Ottomans become allies with the Germans in WW1. -
Caption: The Ottoman empire is no more.
A peace treaty was signed after the Ottoman empire had lost in WW1, and this was basically then end of the empire.
