The Ottoman Empire, 1300-1650 -

: Early conquests moved the capital into Europe (Thrace).

: Religious minorities (Jews and Christians) governed their own communal affairs. The Ottoman Empire, 1300-1650

: Formation of an elite infantry corps from Balkan Christian youths. The Golden Age of Expansion (1451–1566) : Early conquests moved the capital into Europe (Thrace)

The "Ottoman System" was designed for stability and efficiency. The Ottoman Empire, 1300-1650

: Internal unrest disrupted Anatolian agriculture and security.

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