Ottomans 10th Grade

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To understand the Ottoman Empire is to understand a power mightier than even that of the Roman's. It is a look back at not only boundaries and war, but an entire civilization all of its own. A civilization so advanced that it consumed land from the Danube River in Europe to the Deserts of the Arabian Plains.
The Ottoman power was to be realized in by the first Ottoman leader, Osman. He was one of the few leaders to dear attack the Byzantine Empire.
Osman was able to turn nomadic tribes, Arabs, and Persians fleeing the Mongols, into a fierce army of well-trained soldiers.
The notoriety of the Ottomans would be felt in 1326. By this point, the raiding of Christians in
Above: A portrait during the early 14th century of Osman leading his people to a victory against the Byzantines.
The Byzantine lands had led to and escalation of power amongst the Ottomans. It was time to strike directly at the Byzantines.
Throughout the 1320's - 30's, the Ottomans captured much of the Byzantine lands, leaving all but Constantinople and some lands in Europe. After Osman had led a small kingdom to become an empire, his sons would rule.
To preserve their throne, the Byzantines cut a deal to allow the Ottomans a share of the lands in the Europe. Still, by the campaign against the Byzantines, the Ottomans dealt a great deal of damage to the Christians in the west, and success to the Turks in the east.
The Ottomans continued to press into Kosovo and Eastern Europe under the control of Murad I. After he exploited the

Murad I led the Ottomans to one of their great focal points by capturing land in Europe and conquering the Byzantines.
Next on the assencion of sultans was Bayazid. He was a sultan with great intentions. With the western lands stable at the moment, it was time to again press into Anatolia (present-day Turkey) and the Arab lands.
His attempts, as a Muslim leader, to conquer Muslim lands offended many soldiers in his own ranks. The Christians in Ottoman Europe, who were invaded by Muslims, however, were more than glad to return the favor.
With The Christians doing his dirty work for him, his reign soon fell. He died as a prisoner in Anatolia due to insurgents and rebels in his land.
Sultan Muhammad I, however, came in time to get control re-established.

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