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Ottoman Empire

Ottoman Empire. Rise of Empire. Turkish state made up of Anatolia, parts of Southwest Asia, North Africa, and South-eastern Europe 14th- 20th century. Ottoman Empire. The empire was founded by Osman I in 1281 The leaders that followed took the title of Sultan. Suleiman I.

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Ottoman Empire

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  1. Ottoman Empire

  2. Rise of Empire • Turkish state made up of Anatolia, parts of Southwest Asia, North Africa, and South-eastern Europe • 14th- 20th century

  3. Ottoman Empire • The empire was founded by Osman I in 1281 • The leaders that followed took the title of Sultan

  4. Suleiman I • The height of the empire’s power came under Suleiman I • 1520-1560 • He is considered one of the greatest Islamic rulers in history

  5. Suleiman I • Under his power the empire expanded its borders from the Persian Gulf to Hungary and Egypt to the Caucasus • It was his policy to assist any Muslim country threatened by European expansion • His military was so advanced that most European nations were left in total fear

  6. Suleiman I • Was a tolerant conqueror • He absorbed some of the culture of the people they took over • Most of the Churches were left intact and only a few turned in mosques • Ended government corruption and was a patron of the arts • Nicknamed the lawgiver • Because he ordered the entire Ottoman law system overhauled • Even with his advances the empire could not survive after his death

  7. Hagia Sophia

  8. Hagia Sophia • Started as a church • Was built by Constantius in Constantinople • In 532 was burned down • Rebuilt by the Emperor Justinian from 532-537

  9. Hagia Sophia • Considered a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture • Decorated with • Marble & Mosaics

  10. Hagia Sophia • 1453: Ottomans take over Constantinople the church was turned into a mosque • The mosaics and all signs of Christianity were plastered over

  11. The Blue Mosque

  12. The Blue Mosque • Sultan Ahmed Mosque • Built from 1609-1616 • Architect : Mehmed Aga • Faces the Hagia Sophia to show that Ottoman architects & builders could rival Christians • Given its name because of the dome and color of the paintwork inside

  13. Blue Mosque • It is the only mosque in Turkey with 6 minarets • Main building is a square • Dome: 77ft in diameter & 140ft high • 260 windows

  14. Suleymaniye Mosque • Second largest mosque in Istanbul • Built from 1550-57 • Architect: Sinan • Suleiman & his wife are buried there

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