The Ottoman Empire

The Beginning

1299

Osman the first founded the Ottoman Empire in 1299. The name "Ottoman" comes from his name, in Arabic his name is Uthman.

Battle of the Bapheus

Jul 27, 1302

The Battle of the Bapheus happened on July 27, 1302, it was the first battle the Ottoman Empire fought. The Ottoman Empire won the battle and took Byzantine Bithynia.

A new Emperor

1326

After Osman died in February of 1324 his son took over. Orhan Gazi was the son that took over. Originally the oldest son is the successor and Orhan did gain the title of Emperor but he askes his brother to share the empire with him.

Siege of Bursa

Apr 6, 1326

The Siege of Bursa began in 1317 but the battle finally ended on April the 6th of 1326. The battle ended when the Ottoman decided to make up a plan to take over Bursa, they didn't have much experience with taking over cities but despite that they won. During this time is when Osman 1 died. This battle was against the Byzantines.

Siege of Niacea

1328

This battle was the first major battle of the First Crusade. This battle took place from May 14th through the 19th of June in 1097.

Battle of Pelekanon

Jun 10, 1329

This battle was between the Ottoman and the Byzantines. The battle started on June 10th of 1329 and ended on June 11th of the same year. The Ottoman won this battle.

New Emperor

1362

Orhan died in the year 1362 and his son became the new accession to the throne. His son, Murad, became Emperor In March of 1362.

Battle of Sirpsindigi

1365

The Battle of Sirpsindigi was a sudden night raid started by the Ottoman. The Ottoman destroyed the Serbian army which is why the battle is named Sirpsindigi. Sirp means "Serbian" and sindigi meaning destruction.

Edirne Conquered

1369

The Ottoman conquered Edirne during the Conquest of Adrianople. Edirne was originally named Adrianople until the name was changed by Murad. Edirne was the capital of the Ottoman Empire until 1453.

Battle of Maritsa

Sep 27, 1371

This battle ended with Serbia being forced to declare their loyalty to the Ottoman Empire.

Battle of Pločnik

1385

This battle ended in 1387. The fight was between the forces of Serbian Prince Lazar Hrebeljanović, and the invading Ottoman Army of Sultan Murad I. The Serbians won this battle.

Battle of Kosovo

May 15, 1389

This battle ended with the Ottoman Empire gaining major lands and the Princes of Serbia and Byzantine as Murad's vassal. Murad died in the battle Murad's son, Bayezid killed his younger brother, Yakub Çelebi, because he heard of their father's death and became the sole heir to the Ottoman throne.