Conquered the Mamluk Sultanate (Egypt, Syria, and the Holy Cities).
: Early conquests moved the capital into Europe (Thrace). The Ottoman Empire, 1300-1650
: The "Sultanate of Women" and weak rulers led to increased power for palace officials and Janissaries. Conquered the Mamluk Sultanate (Egypt, Syria, and the
: Pushed to the gates of Vienna (1529) and took most of Hungary. Conquered the Mamluk Sultanate (Egypt
: Commissioned the architect Sinan to build masterpieces like the Süleymaniye Mosque. Administration and Society
: Internal unrest disrupted Anatolian agriculture and security.
The "Ottoman System" was designed for stability and efficiency.