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Ottoman Empire

Lasting nearly 650 years, the Ottoman Empire (modern day Turkey) was one of the most powerful empires the world has ever seen. Istanbul, its capital for the last 470 years, was one of the most culturally diverse cities on the planet at the time.

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Who came first the roman empire or the ottoman empire?

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The Egyptian empire came 1,000 plus years before the Roman empire.

The Egyptian empire came 1,000 plus years before the Roman empire.

The Egyptian empire came 1,000 plus years before the Roman empire.

The Egyptian empire came 1,000 plus years before the Roman empire.

The Egyptian empire came 1,000 plus years before the Roman empire.

The Egyptian empire came 1,000 plus years before the Roman empire.

The Egyptian empire came 1,000 plus years before the Roman empire.

The Egyptian empire came 1,000 plus years before the Roman empire.

The Egyptian empire came 1,000 plus years before the Roman empire.

What led to the cultural blending in Ottoman Empire?

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pursuit of religious converts, trade and conquest

Why are ottoman beds very common?

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Ottoman beds are very common because they provide a practical storage solution in small spaces. The frames of these beds are designed with a built-in storage compartment that can be accessed by lifting the mattress. This makes ottoman beds ideal for maximizing storage while maintaining a clean and organized living space. Additionally, ottoman beds are available in a variety of styles and designs to suit different tastes and decor preferences.

What is an avania?

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There is not enough information available to provide a specific answer to what an "avania" is. It could refer to a specific term or concept in a particular field or it may be a typo or misspelling.

Was the Ottoman Empire an autocracy?

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Yes, the Ottoman Empire was an autocracy. The sultan held absolute power and ruled as both the political and religious head of the empire. While some religious and administrative officials had limited authority, ultimate decision-making power rested with the sultan.

What was the area of ottoman empire in 1590?

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In 1590, the Ottoman Empire covered a vast area in southeastern Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa. The exact size can vary depending on the sources, but it extended from the borders of Iran and Iraq in the east, across the Balkans and Anatolia, to the north coast of Africa and the Mediterranean Sea in the west. It was one of the largest empires in history.

What was the biggest problem for the rulers of the ottoman empire in the late 1700's?

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One of the biggest problems for the rulers of the Ottoman Empire in the late 1700s was the rise of internal rebellions and separatist movements. As the empire began to decline, various regions and ethnic groups within the empire sought to assert their independence. This led to conflicts and the eventual fragmentation of the empire.

Farmers and artisans from where found it increasingly hard to compete with the highly industrialized countries?

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Farmers and artisans from developing countries found it increasingly hard to compete with highly industrialized countries due to factors such as advanced technology, economies of scale, and cheaper production costs. These industrialized countries could mass-produce goods at lower prices, leading to a decline in demand for products from less developed regions. Additionally, lack of access to capital, resources, and market information further disadvantaged farmers and artisans in competing with their highly industrialized counterparts.

Who was Murad II's son?

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Murad II's son was Mehmed the Conqueror. He became the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and is best known for capturing Constantinople in 1453, thus ending the Byzantine Empire and establishing the Ottoman Empire as a major power in the region.

What was the last and longest lasting capital of the ottoman empire?

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The last and longest lasting capital of the Ottoman Empire was Istanbul (formerly Constantinople). It served as the capital from 1453 until the empire's dissolution in 1922. Istanbul played a significant role in the empire's administration, culture, and history.

Why was the ottoman fleet defeated at lepanto?

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The Ottoman fleet was defeated at the Battle of Lepanto in 1571 due to a combination of factors. The alliance of Christian powers, known as the Holy League, was able to effectively coordinate their forces and tactics. Additionally, the Ottomans faced challenges such as unfavorable weather conditions, lack of naval experience among their commanders, and the effectiveness of the Holy League's advanced weaponry.

Where can one go to purchase a cheap cocktail ottoman?

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One can go to budget-friendly furniture stores like IKEA or Walmart to purchase a cheap cocktail ottoman. Online marketplaces like Amazon or websites like Wayfair and Overstock also offer a wide selection of affordable ottomans. Additionally, checking out local thrift stores or consignment shops might lead to finding inexpensive second-hand options.

Why was suleiman's turban so big?

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Suleiman the Magnificent, the 10th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, was known to wear a large turban as a symbol of his power and status. The size of a turban in Ottoman culture was often associated with wealth, influence, and authority. Additionally, the turban served practical purposes, such as providing protection from the elements and serving as a storage space for small personal items.

What is the Ottomans?

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The Ottoman Empire was a Turkish principality which formed in 1299. It fought multiple wars against the Byzantine Empire which ( as well as a civil war Serbia intervened in, annexing most of the empire ) lead to the defeat of the Byzantine Empire with the end of the siege of Constantinople on May 29, 1453. However in this period they also conquered much of the Balkans. The Serbian Empire had dissolved into different kingdoms lead by Serbian noblemen. In 1371, King Vukašin Mranjevič met the Ottoman Empire in battle. Both sides were relatively evenly matched, the Ottomans wanted to conquer all of Macedonia which was under his control. King Vukašin wanted to conquer Thrace. The battle of the Maritsa River was a raid lead by Ottoman general & mastermind Lala Şahin Pasha. He lead 80 men to the camp where 70 000 Serbian soldiers lay sleeping, & killed them , the majority drowning trying to flee across the Maritsa River. King Vukašin was killed in the first minutes leaving inexperience Despot Jovan Uglješa in command. After winning the Battle of Kosovo, the Battle of Kosovo II & the crusade of Varna, the Ottomans had the majority of the Balkans under their control . Anatolia was also under the control after war against the Aramid Empire & the Emirate of Trebzon. They fought major wars against the Mamluks who they annexed fully, the Safavids who they annexed all but Iran from, but lost the ottoman Hapsburg war after Poland defeated the Ottomans who had encircled Vienna. The Austrians latter conquered Hungary from the Ottomans as well as Bosnia . After a series of wars with Russia they had lost much land until the Crimean war . Various revolts lead to the independence of Serbia , Bulgaria , Montenegro & Greece . After Albania declared its independence & Macedonia revolted in 1912, the Balkan league - Bulgaria , Montenegro , Serbia - attacked the Ottomans to liberate Macedonia. Greece also attacked, but committed a genocide against 600 000 Macedonians. After Serbia refused to hand over land they had agreed to give to Bulgaria before the war, they went to war. Greece joined the war , killing a further 700 000 Macedonian civilians. After WW1, the Ottoman Empire was stripped of all of its Arab colonies & became a British puppet. Greece attempted to conquer Turkey, & commit genocide like they did against he Macedonians, but Ataturk rose an army & defeated the Greeks .

Why do you think the ottomans were tolerant of the people they conquered?

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Because of the Ottoman ruling policy, it was not trying to assimilate people to become Turkish, the state's primary responsibility was to defend and extend the land and to ensure security and harmony within its borders and collect tax.

Why did Russia seize the Bosporus and Dardanelles when the Ottoman empire collapsed?

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Control of these two straights would give them access to the Mediterranean sea.

(for trade)

Who was the Ottoman Turkish sultan who captured constantinople?

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The Ottoman emperor Mehmed ll conquers the Byzantine Empire by capturing and remaining in Constantinople. Mehmed ll followed a long line of Turkish rulers which began in AD CE by Osman who founded the Ottoman kingdom.

What did the ottomans rename constantinople?

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It was renamed Istanbul (meaning 'to the city') in 1930.

When did the Ottoman Turks besiege Vienna?

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Asked by Bob

The first siege took place 1529. The second 1683.

What countries did the Ottoman Turks conquer?

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There are a great many countries that were never conquered by the Ottoman Turks. Russia, China, Australia, and many more. You might narrow this down a bit by asking what country did the Ottoman Turks attempt to conquer, unsuccessfully. That was Austria.

Was Istanbul renamed Constantinople by the Ottomans?

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Constantinople was named by Roman Emperor Constantine after himself in 330AD. The Turks hated the name, likely because Constantine was the first Christian emperor of Rome.

Istanbul was the common name for the city in normal speech in Turkish even since before the Ottoman conquest of 1453, but in official use by the Ottoman authorities, other names such as Constantinople were preferred in certain contexts.

After the creation of the Turkish Republic in 1923, the various alternative names besides Istanbul became obsolete in the Turkish language. With the Turkish Postal Service Law of March 28, 1930, the Turkish authorities officially requested foreigners to cease referring to the city with their traditional non-Turkish names (such as Constantinople, Tsarigrad, etc.) and to adopt Istanbul as the sole name also in their own languages. Letters or packages sent to "Constantinople" instead of "Istanbul" were no longer delivered by Turkey's PTT, which contributed to the eventual worldwide adoption of the new name.

What was the reason for conflict between the ottoman and safavid empire?

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The Safavid and Ottoman dynasties were both of Turkish ethnicity. The Safavid empire extended from the Caucasia ( Armenia, Azeribijan, etc.) to India, Iraq, the Persian Gulf, and parts of central Asia and the Caspian Sea.The Ottoman empire, on the other hand, ruled the the rest of the Islamic empire (Middle East, Balkans, and North Africa).

The Ottoman empire was older and stronger than the young Safavid empire, but the Ottomans were alarmed as the Safavid strength and influence grew and felt their interest was threatened. Moreover, the Safavid followed Shia Islam, while the Ottoman people were followers of Sunni/Sufi Islam.

But the main reasons for the conflict are rather political than for sectarian religious factors as many try to force this idea of Sunni/Shia conflict.

As the Safavid empire grew, it pushed its territories as far as Iraq and eastern Turkey, carving for itself a considerable chunk of Ottoman territory. This was the point when the Ottomans felt in danger and waged war on their cousins the Safavid.

When was Mehmet Akif Ersoy born?

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Mehmet Cemaleddin Efendi was born in 1848.

How long was the ottoman empire in existence in turkey?

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The dates for the Ottoman Empire are 1299 to 1923. It always had territory in Turkey during that time.

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