Osman's time

Seljucy was a power, But they failed to repel the Mongolian war attacks, who in 1243 r. They inflicted a devastating defeat at the Battle of Kossedag (Between Sivas and Erzincan). It was the end of the Seljuck state, which crashed into a number of independent Emirates (Small Muslim state, founded primarily in the former provinces), Although the stripped sultanate of rum survived nominally, Depending on the invaders, do 1302 r., that is, until the death of the last sultan – Keys III. The Mongols had a long time in Anatolia, at that time, they imposed a high tribute to Seljuck., and the Mongolian dynasty of Ilchans ruled the north-east borders of the plateau.

The period of Emirates and Ilchans lasted until the mid -fourteenth century., when they were all conquered by the new dynasty – Osman. They came, Like Seljucy, from the Strain of Opsów originally inhabiting the areas of Ałtaju. Although they came to Anatolia with the first Seljuk, but they were dominated by them at the time. Beyond the tight boundaries of its Emirate (with the capital in Sogut, North of today's Eskisehir) They came out during the reign of the founder of the Osman dynasty and (1299 – 1326) – He gave the name nothing but the ruling family, but also to the whole country, which will survive until 1922 r. Although Osman laid the foundations for the new empire, But only his son Orhan (1326 – 59) he significantly increased his property. He won primarily Prussia, which became the capital of the state (It was then renamed the dormitory) and Nice and Nicomedia (Today Izmit). W 1365 r. Osman, After traveling dardaneli, They won Adrianopol (Edime) in Triaja and they moved the capital there, Acquiring a bridgehead to master the Balkans. At the same time, they began to conquer the remaining independent Emirates and Byzantine estates in Anatolia. Almost every major city, which we will find today on the map of Turkey, It was once the capital of some Beylik (Turkish principality) or the Emirate. The Byzantines still occupied significant areas, But the Ottomanie (European name Osman) They showed patience and gave up a fanatical fight against the infidels, to obtain further territories through diplomacy, and because of this their state was growing in strength. Only when these funds disappointed, The army entered the action.