The Rise and Fall of the Ottoman Empire

  • Jan 22, 1299

    Osman was a leader of many tribes along with the founder of the Ottoman Empire.

    Osman was a leader of many tribes along with the founder of the Ottoman Empire.
    In the year of 1299, Osman created the Ottoman Empire.
  • Jan 24, 1315

    This picture was painted to show the hardships the Ottomans faced during this time.

    This picture was painted to show the hardships the Ottomans faced during this time.
    A mixture of crop loss, malnurtrion, unsanitary circumstances, bad weather, and the plaque caused a major decline in the populaiton.
  • Mar 23, 1326

    This shows the capital of the mighty empire.

    This shows the capital of the mighty empire.
    Bursa is made into the capital of the Ottoman Empire, and then called Instanbul.
  • Oct 2, 1345

    This picture shows where the Dardanelles were located.

    This picture shows where the Dardanelles were located.
    The Ottomans cross the Dardanelles for the first time into Europe.
  • Mar 31, 1401

    Desplayed, are the Ottomans getting ready to fight in the Battle of Ankara.

    Desplayed, are the Ottomans getting ready to fight in the Battle of Ankara.
    The Ottoman sultan, Bajazet, is defeated and taken prisoner causeing a set back in the war.
  • Aug 28, 1453

    This shows the Byzantine Empires range.

    This shows the Byzantine Empires range.
    In 1453, Mehmed the second uses guns and cannons for an eight week battle that will destroy the Byzantine Empire.
  • Apr 18, 1520

    Suleyman was a great leader known for many great acts.

    Suleyman was a great leader known for many great acts.
    Suleyman the first, later know as Suleyman the magnificent because of his works, comes into power.
  • An article shows the loss of the Ottoman Empire.

    An article shows the loss of the Ottoman Empire.
    While trying to conquer Venice, the Ottomans fail and loose land.
  • The Ottomans are getting ready to fight alongside Germany.

    The Ottomans are getting ready to fight alongside Germany.
    The Ottomans side with Germany in World War One.
  • The wall of Canstantinople shows just how magnificent the empire had been.

    The wall of Canstantinople shows just how magnificent the empire had been.
    After siding in a loss with Germany, the Peace Treaty slowly dissolves the empire.