Ottoman Empire

Template:CountryInfoThe Ottoman Empire was a giant empire based in modern-day Türkiye. Born in 1299. Before 1918, he had clay in the Arabian Peninsula, North Africa, the Balkans, Anatolia, and around the Black Sea. He died in 1923 and was replaced by his successor Türkiye.

He was once the boogeyman of Europe, feared for good reasons. The Ottomans were also one of few empire to spread across three continents being Asia, Europe, and Africa.

History

The Ottoman Empire was created after Kayı Tribe's leader Ertuğrul Bey died, and Osman I, his son claimed himself as the leader and formed Ottoman Empire. Ottoman Empire developed himself and made it famous near and in Anatolia for being tolerant, and also investing a lot on trade. Ottoman was also good at diplomacy, and managed to annex several Beyliks with royal marriages. Then, Ottoman Empire began expanding west. He conquered the Karasids and captured its large navy. He took advantage of Byzantine pretender rebels in Southern Byzantine Empire. and took control of the rebel occupied areas, including the fort in Gallipoli. However, he refuse to give back the clay to Byzantine Empire, thus souring the relations with them.

After Ottoman Empire proclaimed its permanent position in Anatolia over time, he conquered and inherited throne of all other Beyliks. He also fought with Serbian Empire and Byzantine Empire because of clay dispute and expanded westwards into the Balkans. However, Timurid Empire didn't like this. He was jealous of Ottoman and wanted Anatolia for himself. Because of that, he declared war on Ottoman Empire and defeated him and the sultan was captured. Due to throne dispute, a 12 years old civil war known as "Fetret Devri" started. After it ended, Ottoman Empire began regathering his strength, although many nations have regained their independence from him. For a while, Ottoman Empire only conquered the tiny independent Beyliks in Anatolia and worked on its inner issues while solidifying his rule.