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The Ottoman Empire was an imperial state that was founded in 1299 after growing out of the break-down of several Turkish tribes.
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Ottoman Empire, empire created by Turkish tribes in Anatolia (Asia Minor) that grew to be one of the most powerful states in the world during the 15th and 16th centuries.
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To help win a major battle, Osman leads his troops and displaces the Seljuk Turks. He becomes the leader of the new Ottoman dynasty.
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Osman and his troops lay siege to the city of Bursa in northwest Turkey. When the city falls, Bursa is made into the capital of the Ottoman Empire
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Mehmed II (the Conqueror) captures Constantinople, The Byzantine emperor Constantine XI dies in the fighting, and the Byzantine Empire of the Romans surrenders once and for all to the Ottoman Empire.
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Mehmed II rules for thirty years. During his reign Istanbul becomes a political, cultural, and economic center. Mosques, bazaars, roads, inns, and baths are built. A special tax is now charged to non-Muslim residents.
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Attacks led by Sultan Mehmed II led to the eventual cooperation of Albanian forces under the leadership of Commander Skanderbeg.
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One of the best known and most powerful leaders of the empire is Suleyman, known as Suleyman the Magnificent. He conquers parts of western Asia and southeast Europe in his desire to convert people to Islam. The Ottoman Empire reaches its peak under his rule.
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Murad IV Retakes Iraq.
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The Ottomans try to conquer Venice in 1683, but fail.
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Muhammed Ali tries to Form independent Kingdom in Egypt and fails
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Last Sultan Mohammed IV Flees in 1922.