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Ottoman Empire

  • Feb 28, 1299

    Osman founded the Ottomans.

    Osman founded the Ottomans.
    Osman was the creator of the Ottoman Empire.
  • Jun 24, 1389

    Battle of Kosovo and most of Serbia is conquered.

    Battle of Kosovo and most of Serbia is conquered.
    This gained more power for the Ottomans.
  • May 29, 1453

    Mehmed II conquered Constantinople.

    Mehmed II conquered Constantinople.
    This was the highest part of the Ottomans reign.
  • May 3, 1481

    Mehmed II dies and Bayezid is now the Sultan.

    Mehmed II dies and Bayezid is now the Sultan.
    This was a sad time for the Ottomans.
  • Jan 24, 1520

    The reign of Suleiman the Magnificent begins.

    The reign of  Suleiman the Magnificent begins.
    This brought a new set of laws to the Ottomans.
  • Jan 24, 1538

    Sea Batte of Preveza and Turkish Navy now controls most of the Mediterranean Sea.

    Sea Batte of Preveza and Turkish Navy now controls most of the Mediterranean Sea.
    This brought even more power to the Ottomans.
  • Jan 24, 1566

    The reign of Suleiman the Magnificent ends

    The reign of Suleiman the Magnificent ends
    This caused the Ottomans to lose control.
  • Jan 26, 1571

    The Spanish and the Venetians defeat the Turks at the Battle of Lepanto

     The Spanish and the Venetians defeat the Turks at the Battle of Lepanto
    This was the first time the Turks lost a battle.
  • The Empire enters into World War 1.

    The Empire enters into World War 1.
    This would be the last battle of the Ottomans.
  • Broken up after the treaty of Sèvres at the end of WW1.

    Broken up after the treaty of Sèvres at the end of WW1.
    This was the end of the Ottomans.