THE OTTOMON EMPIRES AND IT`S COLLAPSES 1299-1922
THE OTTOMON EMPIRES AND IT`S COLLAPSES 1299-1922 Ahmad III, 1703-1730 AD The Ottoman Empire was one of the mightiest and longest-lasting dynasties in world history. This Islamic-run superpower ruled large areas of the Middle East, Eastern Europe and North Africa for more than 600 years. The chief leader, known as the Sultan, was given absolute religious and political authority over his people. While Western Europeans generally viewed them as a threat, many historians regard the Ottoman Empire as a source of great regional stability and security, as well as important achievements in the arts, science, religion and culture. ORIGINS OF THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE Abdul Aziz, AH, (1861-1876 Osman I, a leader of the Turkish tribes in Anatolia, founded the Ottoman Empire around 1299. The term “Ottoman” is derived from Osman’s name, which was “Uthman” in Arabic. The Ottoman Turks set up a formal government and expanded their territory under the leadership of Osman I...