Ottoman Empire

By brody.cooper
  • 1299

    Osman I declares his kingdom to be an independent state, founding the Ottoman Empire

    Osman I declares his kingdom to be an independent state, founding the Ottoman Empire
    The Ottoman Empire was founded by Osman I.
  • Apr 6, 1453

    Mehmed II captures Constantinople

    Mehmed II captures Constantinople
    The 21 year old Mehmed II who defeated an army commanded by Emperor Constantine XI Palaiologos and took control of the imperial capital, which began 6 April 1453 and ended 29 May 1453, which was a 53 day siege.

  • Ottomans driven out of Iraq

    Ottomans driven out of Iraq
    The Ottomans were driven out of the Caucasus and Azerbaijan in 1603 and out of Iraq in 1604.

  • Ottomans are forced out of Hungary

    Ottomans are forced out of Hungary
    The Ottomans have been ruling over Hungary for 150 years.

  • The Last Mohammed of the Ottoman Empire

    The Last Mohammed of the Ottoman Empire
    Mohammed IV was overthrown which ended the Ottoman Empire