The Rise and Fall of the Ottoman Empire By Elijah Smith Jan 1, 1300 Osman I founded the Ottoman empire in the 14th century Osman I Jan 1, 1350 Sultan Murad I establishes the Janissaries in the 1300s Ottoman Janissaries Jan 1, 1453 Mehmed II captures Constantinople and renames it Istanbul Fall of Constantinople Jan 1, 1481 Mehmed II's 30 year reign led to much cultural expansion. Istanbul becomes an economic and political center Mehmed II Jan 1, 1566 Sulyman I, the most powerful sultan, is ruler. He conquers parts of Western Asia and the empire reaches its peak under his rule. Sulyman I Jan 1, 1821 Grece Successfully revolts with the help of Brittan, France, and Russia Map of Grece Jan 1, 1826 Sultan Spakhs Massacred the Janissares who revolted Janissary Massacre Jan 1, 1878 The Congress of Berlin acknowledges the independence of Serbia, Romania, and Bulgaria Congress of Berlin Jan 1, 1914 WWI begins and the Ottomans side with Germany Ottomans in battle. Jan 1, 1923 Ottomans and Germans Lose WWI. The empire breaks up and all sultans are banished. The republic of Turkey is established. Turkish Flag
