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The '''Ottoman Empire''' was a Muslim [[theocracy]] which ruled much of the Middle East from 1299 A.D. until 1922 A.D.. | The '''Ottoman Empire''' was a Muslim [[theocracy]] which ruled much of the Middle East from 1299 A.D. until 1922 A.D.. | ||
| − | The [[Ottoman Turks|Ottomans]] are perhaps most notable for their overthrow of the [[Byzantine Empire]] in 1453, by capturing the Christian city of [[Constantinople]] (now [[Istanbul]]). After capturing the city, the Ottomans changed the [[Hagia | + | The [[Ottoman Turks|Ottomans]] are perhaps most notable for their overthrow of the [[Byzantine Empire]] in 1453, by capturing the Christian city of [[Constantinople]] (now [[Istanbul]]). After capturing the city, the Ottomans changed the [[Hagia Sophia]] from a Church into a Mosque. This event is commonly considered the end of the [[Roman Empire]], as the Byzantine Empire was a continuation of the [[Roman Empire]]. |
[[Category:Former Countries]] | [[Category:Former Countries]] | ||
Revision as of 07:13, April 21, 2007
The Ottoman Empire was a Muslim theocracy which ruled much of the Middle East from 1299 A.D. until 1922 A.D..
The Ottomans are perhaps most notable for their overthrow of the Byzantine Empire in 1453, by capturing the Christian city of Constantinople (now Istanbul). After capturing the city, the Ottomans changed the Hagia Sophia from a Church into a Mosque. This event is commonly considered the end of the Roman Empire, as the Byzantine Empire was a continuation of the Roman Empire.