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The Ottoman Empire

By hrog21
  • Jan 1, 1257

    Ottoman Empire Begins

    Ottoman Empire Begins
    This marks the beginning of what will be the greatest empire during the 13th century. The first sultan was Osman who created this vast and powerful empire.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1258 to Jan 1, 1324

    Osman's Lifespan

  • Jan 1, 1327

    Bursa Becomes Capital of the Ottoman Empire

    Bursa Becomes Capital of the Ottoman Empire
    Bursa was the first capital of the Ottoman Empire. It was the first capital of the empire and set the tone for many different cities to come.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1336 to Jan 1, 1405

    Tamerlane's Lifespan

  • Jan 1, 1453

    Ottomans Take Constantinople

    Ottomans Take Constantinople
    The Ottomans finally take control of the city Constantinople. It was right on the coast of the Medditeranean Sea and was a very important port and trading center during this time period.
  • Jan 1, 1520

    Sulieman The Magnificent Expands the Ottoman's Borders

    Sulieman The Magnificent Expands the Ottoman's Borders
    Sultan Sulieman the Magnificent makes the Empire's borders bigger. He takes more territories in the North, South, East, and West to get the Ottoman Empire to its largest point.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1520 to Jan 1, 1566

    Suleiman's Lifespan

    Suleman lead the Ottomans when the empire was at in its prime. It was economically level and an Asian superpower when it came to warfare.
  • Jan 1, 1566

    Ottoman Empire Ends

    Ottoman Empire Ends
    After many successful centuries of being a dominant empire, the Ottomans finally crumbled. New trade routes and many economic failures lead to an abrupt end.