Ottoman Empire
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Royalty, Rulers, Nobility, Military History, Civilizations, Cultures
- Subcategories: Empires, Dynasties, Ottoman Empire
- Curriculum: 20th & 21st Century European History, 19th Century European History, 18th Century European History, Renaissance History, Medieval History/Middle Ages, 17th Century European History, African History, Asian History, Middle Eastern History, Western Civilization/European History
- Geographical Location: Istanbul
- Date: 1451-1922
Article abstract: Military significance: The Turkish military structure and bureaucratic organization combined to form an empire that stretched from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean and resulted in armed conflict with European, Asiatic, and North African kings, emperors, and religious leaders.
In 1299, the Turkish ruler Osman founded the Ottoman state, using the military capabilities of his people to consolidate control over Arab lands. In 1326, the sultan Orhan organized the military into three principal contingents. The feudal armed forces received fiefs in...
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