The Ottoman Empire

By jphanson
  • Egypt falls to Ottomans
    Dec 5, 1517

    Egypt falls to Ottomans

    The Ottomans defeat the Mamluks in Egypt in 1517. This gives the Ottomans access to more trade. It also begins to give the Ottomans influence in the area, and it begins to open up access to the Red Sea
  • Ottomans take Baghdad from Safavids
    Dec 5, 1535

    Ottomans take Baghdad from Safavids

    The Ottomans take Baghdad. This continues to give the Ottomans influence in the area, and continues to open up the Red Sea trade route
  • Period: Dec 5, 1554 to Dec 5, 1557

    Conquest of Habesh Eyalet

    The Ottomans take the Habesh Eyalet, located on the coast of the Red Sea. This granted the Ottomans access to the Red Sea spice trade, and this gave the Ottomans loads of money. It also blocked Portuguese influence in the area and gave them full control of the coast.