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Under Osman, the "Ottomans formalized a stern and disciplined warrior ethos, and they triumphed over their rivals by assimilating the techniques of settled administration from their neighbors,"
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Largest triumph of Mehmed was the Conquest of Constantinople.
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"For forty days [Mehmed's] troops bombared Constantinople's massive walls." After capturing the city, Mehmed the Conqueror renamed the capital Istanbul.
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"Reflected the Ottomans' view of governance, the sultans' emphasis on religion, and the continuing influence of Ottoman familial traditions." Plans to build were laid out by Mehmed II.
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The factors of Mehmed's death and "fights between his sons for control of the empire," prevented this conquest.
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Lead thirteen military campaigns, given the titles "The Lawgiver" and "The Magnificant."
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This mosque as well as a center of worship, included a school, hospital, and a library. Great example of monumental architecture in the Ottoman Empire.
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Fire broke out causing mass destruction.
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Relatively peaceful period in which ruler Ahmed III inported lots of tulips. Also the arts thrived during this period.
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Greeks receive independence from Ottomans.
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Summary of Ending the Ottoman Empire and Making of the Modern World As a result of constant need for alliances, help, and loses to key opponents, the rule of the Ottoman Empire ended.
