Foundation of the Ottoman Empire
Osman I founded the Ottoman Empire, marking the beginning of the reign of ΑΥΤΟΡΑΤΟΡΕΣ ΟΘΩΜΑΝΙΚΗΣ ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ.
1299
1326
Conquest of Bursa
Orhan, the son of Osman I, captured Bursa, which became the first major capital of the Ottoman Empire.
1453
Fall of Constantinople
Mehmed II, also known as Mehmed the Conqueror, captured Constantinople, marking a significant expansion of the Ottoman Empire under ΑΥΤΟΡΑΤΟΡΕΣ ΟΘΩΜΑΝΙΚΗΣ ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ.
1520
Reign of Suleiman the Magnificent
Suleiman the Magnificent ascended to the throne, leading the Ottoman Empire into its golden age with significant territorial, cultural, and economic advancements.
1571
Battle of Lepanto
The Ottoman fleet suffered a significant defeat at the Battle of Lepanto, marking a turning point in naval dominance in the Mediterranean.
1683
Second Siege of Vienna
The Ottoman Empire's attempt to capture Vienna failed, leading to a gradual decline in their territorial expansion in Europe.
1699
Treaty of Karlowitz
The Treaty of Karlowitz marked the end of Ottoman control over significant territories in Central Europe, including Hungary and Transylvania.
1826
Abolition of the Janissaries
Sultan Mahmud II abolished the Janissary corps, a powerful military institution, as part of his modernization reforms.
1839
Tanzimat Reforms
The Tanzimat era began with a series of reforms aimed at modernizing the Ottoman Empire's administration, military, and society.
1876
First Ottoman Constitution
The first Ottoman Constitution was promulgated, introducing a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary system.
1908
Young Turk Revolution
The Young Turk Revolution restored the Ottoman constitution and parliament, leading to significant political changes.
1914
World War I
The Ottoman Empire entered World War I on the side of the Central Powers, which led to significant territorial losses.
1918
End of World War I
The Ottoman Empire was defeated in World War I, leading to the occupation of its capital, Istanbul, by Allied forces.
1922
Abolition of the Sultanate
The sultanate was abolished, marking the end of the rule of ΑΥΤΟΡΑΤΟΡΕΣ ΟΘΩΜΑΝΙΚΗΣ ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑ and the establishment of the Republic of Turkey.
1923
Treaty of Lausanne
The Treaty of Lausanne recognized the sovereignty of the newly formed Republic of Turkey, officially ending the Ottoman Empire.
