History 102 1500-1800s

The Ottoman Empire Late 13th century, Mongolian empire expanded. Does more in a quarter of a century than any other empire has ever done. Pushes out the Seljuk Turks. Jannisary Corps created under Osman. Timar System: those who served the Sultan were granted/inherited land called the Timar. The Battle of Losovo, led by Murad I in 1389. Lost his life here. Ottoman Expansion The Army: raiders or akinji Basically bandits. Mehmed II: Also known as the conqueror. Istanbul: The capital of the Ottoman Empire. Vlad Tepes of Wallachia. (Also known as Dracula.) Suleiman I 1494-1566. Expanded through North Africa, the Middle East, and far into Europe. Patron of the Arts and education. Considered free of corruption and meritocratic Meritocratic means to give jobs based on hard work and accomplishments. Very religiously tolerant of any religion. Especially the jewish. Many of these laws were enforced by Roxelana, his wife. The harem and fratricide