The Ottoman Empire, 1300-1650 May 2026

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.