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Feb 28, 1299
Osman founded the Ottomans.
Osman was the creator of the Ottoman Empire. -
Jun 24, 1389
Battle of Kosovo and most of Serbia is conquered.
This gained more power for the Ottomans. -
May 29, 1453
Mehmed II conquered Constantinople.
This was the highest part of the Ottomans reign. -
May 3, 1481
Mehmed II dies and Bayezid is now the Sultan.
This was a sad time for the Ottomans. -
Jan 24, 1520
The reign of Suleiman the Magnificent begins.
This brought a new set of laws to the Ottomans. -
Jan 24, 1538
Sea Batte of Preveza and Turkish Navy now controls most of the Mediterranean Sea.
This brought even more power to the Ottomans. -
Jan 24, 1566
The reign of Suleiman the Magnificent ends
This caused the Ottomans to lose control. -
Jan 26, 1571
The Spanish and the Venetians defeat the Turks at the Battle of Lepanto
This was the first time the Turks lost a battle. -
The Empire enters into World War 1.
This would be the last battle of the Ottomans. -
Broken up after the treaty of Sèvres at the end of WW1.
This was the end of the Ottomans.