Ottoman Empire By baconneggs1181 1299 The Ottoman Empire was started 1300 Europe was Rising after 1200's 1354 After 1354 Ottomans Crossed into Europe 1453 The Ottomans ended the Byzantine Empire Period: 1500 to 1600 The height of the Ottomans Power Period: 1740 to 1768 Military becomes weak The empire was very peaceful and there was no war Period: 1760 to 1820 Ottomans suffered many defeats Late 18th century to early 19th century 1900 Ottomans joined Central Powers Early 20th century 1908 Power was declining 1922 Ottoman Empire's downfall