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 founded the Ottoman empire in the 14th century
    Osman I
  • Jan 1, 1350

    Sultan Murad I establishes the Janissaries in the 1300s

    Sultan Murad I establishes the Janissaries in the 1300s
    Ottoman Janissaries
  • Jan 1, 1453

    Mehmed II captures Constantinople and renames it Istanbul

    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'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, the most powerful sultan, is ruler. He conquers parts of Western Asia and the empire reaches its peak under his rule.
    Sulyman I

  • Grece Successfully revolts with the help of Brittan, France, and Russia

    Grece Successfully revolts with the help of Brittan, France, and Russia
    Map of Grece

  • Sultan Spakhs Massacred the Janissares who revolted

    Sultan Spakhs Massacred the Janissares who revolted
    Janissary Massacre

  • The Congress of Berlin acknowledges the independence of Serbia, Romania, and Bulgaria

    The Congress of Berlin acknowledges the independence of Serbia, Romania, and Bulgaria
    Congress of Berlin

  • WWI begins and the Ottomans side with Germany

    WWI begins and the Ottomans side with Germany
    Ottomans in battle.

  • Ottomans and Germans Lose WWI. The empire breaks up and all sultans are banished. The republic of Turkey is established.

    Ottomans and Germans Lose WWI. The empire breaks up and all sultans are banished. The republic of Turkey is established.
    Turkish Flag