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Golden Age of Ottoman Empire
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Golden Age of Ottoman Empire
Trade
* Large trade network
* Perfect location for trade
Decline of Ottoman Empire
* New challenges undermined the state and reduced its size of empire
* Ottoman power began to decline in the late 16th century (from 1566 loss of territory)
* late 17th and 18th centuries the Russo-Turkish Wars and wars with Austria and Poland further weakened the empire.
* In 19th century was called the "sick man of Europe."
Factors in the Decline
Factors in the Decline
Failing Ottoman military practices and technology :
• Training for the young was eliminated
Problems of governing:
• The government did not listen to the
people opinions however the decision were made
by the religion people.
References :
- http://www.allempires.com/article/index.php?q=ottoman_empire
Military Technology
- http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/details/History/Ottomans.html
- http://www.allaboutturkey.com/ottoman.htm
* The state was based on technological advancements such as gunpowder, Cannons and premier organizational strategies .
* Janassaries .
* from the Hungarians Christians
Suleiman The Magnificent
* One of the rulers .
* Under his governance the Ottoman Empire reached the
height of its power.
* Remembered mainly for his military exploits
* Also was a patron of history and literature
Who are the Ottomans ?
Outline :
- Who are the Ottomans ?
- Suleiman The Magnificent
- Military Technology
- Trade
- Decline of Ottoman Empire
- Factors in the Decline
* They were originally a nomadic people from central Asia .
* They were Muslims .
* Fall of Byzantine .
* Changed the capital .
* Changed some Churches to Mosques