History of the Ottoman Empire
Periods:
Rise (1299–1453)
Growth (1453–1683)
Stagnation (1683–1827)
Decline (1828–1908)
Dissolution (1908–1922)
See also:
Fall of Constantinople (1453)
Russian Wars (1633-1917)
Tulip Era (1718–1730)
Tanzimat Era (1839-1876)

Image File history File links 20pxOttomanicon. ... The Ottoman Empire was founded by Osman I (in Arabic Uthmān, hence the name Ottoman Empire). ... This is the current Article Improvement Drive collaboration! CAST YOUR VOTE for next weeks article For the thrash metal band, see The Ottoman Empire. ... In the late 13th century the Seljuq empire had collapsed and Anatolia was divided into many small states. ... This article is in need of attention. ... The Battle of Vienna of 1683 was the real point at which the Empire began its decline. ... This article details the decline and fall of the Ottoman Empire in the 17th to 20th centuries. ... // Balkan Wars The Ottoman army in the balkans was large and appeared on the surface to be modern. ... Combatants Byzantine Empire Ottoman Empire Commanders Constantine XI† Mehmed II Strength 7,000 100,000 Casualties Entire garrison killed or captured Unknown, but heavy The Fall of Constantinople was the conquest of the Byzantine capital by the Ottoman Empire under the command of Sultan Mehmed II, on Tuesday, May 29... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The Tulip Era is an important period for the Ottoman Empire. ... The Tanzimat was a period of reform in the Ottoman Empire that lasted from 1839 to 1876. ...

Timeline 1813-1914

1813: Revolt of the Serbs. 1813 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ...

1821: Beginning of the Greek War of Independence. 1821 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Combatants Greek guerilla forces Ottoman Empire forces Commanders Kolokotronis Vrionis, Ibrahim Pasha The Greek War of Independence (1821-31), also known as the Greek Revolution, was a successful war waged by the Greeks and supporting nations to win independence for Greece from the Ottoman Empire. ...

1830: Algeria's gradual cession to French rule. Liberty Leading the People by Eugène Delacroix commemorates the July Revolution 1830 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...

1832: Greek sovereignty formalized. 1832 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

1853: Start of the Crimean War with Russia, which, though won with British, French and Sardinian aid, further demonstrated how backward the Ottoman military had become. 1853 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Combatants United Kingdom, France, Ottoman Empire, Sardinia Imperial Russia Strength 250,000 British 400,000 French 10,000 Sardinian 1,200,000 Russian Casualties 17,500 British 30,000 French 2,050 Sardinian killed and wounded 256,000 killed and wounded The Crimean War lasted from 28 March 1854 until...

1856: Establishment of a united Romanian autonomous state. 1856 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...

1876 : Occupation of Cyprus by Britain. 1876 (MDCCCLXXVI) is a leap year starting on Saturday. ...

1877: Another war with Russia (Russo-Turkish War, 1877–1878). 1877 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Combatants Russia, Romania Ottoman Empire The Russo-Turkish War of 1877–1878 had its origins in the Russian goal of gaining access to the Mediterranean Sea and liberating the Slav peoples of the Balkan Peninsula in south-eastern Europe from the Turkish-ruled Ottoman Empire. ...

1878: Treaty of San Stefano - recognition of Romanian and Serbian independence, as well as the establishment of an autonomous Bulgarian principality under nominal Ottoman protection. Austria-Hungary occupies Bosnia by default. 1878 (MDCCCLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Borders of Bulgaria according to the Treaty of San Stefano of March 3rd, 1878 The Treaty of San Stefano was a treaty between Russia and the Ottoman Empire at the conclusion of the Russo-Turkish War, 1877-78. ... Austria-Hungary, also known as the Dual monarchy (or: the k. ... The Province of Bosnia was a key Ottoman province, the westernmost one, based on the territory of the present day state of Bosnia and Herzegovina. ...

1881: As the Empire celebrates its 600th anniversary, Tunisia becomes a French colony. 1881 (MDCCCLXXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...

1882: Egypt under British protection. 1882 (MDCCCLXXXII) was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

1885: Province of Eastern Rumelia transferred to Bulgarian jurisdiction. 1885 (MDCCCLXXXV) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... Flag of Eastern Rumelia Eastern Rumelia or Eastern Roumelia (Bulgarian: ; Ottoman Turkish: Rumeli-i Sarki; Modern Turkish: Sarki Rumeli, Greek Ανατολική Ρωμυλία) was an autonomous province in the Ottoman Empire from 1878 to 1885 (nominally to 1908). ...

1908: Austria-Hungary annexes Bosnia by mere declaration; Bulgaria obtains full independence. 1908 (MCMVIII) is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ...

1911: Ottomans easily defeated by Italy in a short war, with the Italians gaining Libya; thus the 340-year Ottoman presence in North Africa is brought to an end. 1911 (MCMXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar). ...

1912: First Balkan War; Albania declares independence; Ottoman Empire nearly wiped out from Europe, save for Istanbul and just enough land around to defend it. 1912 (MCMXII) was a leap year starting on Monday in the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Tuesday in the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... The region and battle places For more background on this topic, see Balkan Wars. ... Satellite image of Istanbul and the Bosphorus Istanbul (Turkish: Ä°stanbul) is Turkeys largest city, and its cultural and economic center. ...

1914: Cyprus annexed outright by Britain. Entry of the Empire into World War I on the side of the Central Powers. 1914 (MCMXIV) was a common year starting on Thursday. ... Combatants Allies: • Serbia, • Russia, • France, • Romania, • Belgium, • British Empire and Dominions, • United States, • Italy, • ...and others Central Powers: • Germany, • Austria-Hungary, • Ottoman Empire, • Bulgaria Casualties Military dead: 5 million Civilian dead: 3 million Total: 8 million Full list Military dead: 3 million Civilian dead: 3 million Total: 6 million Full... European military alliances in 1915. ...

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