Flash cards

🌟 Ottoman Empire Fun Flashcards 🌟

👑 Who founded the Ottoman Empire?

Osman Ghazi

📅 When was it founded?

1299 AD

📍 Where was it founded?

Söğüt (Turkey)

🧭 Which direction did they expand first?

Towards the West

⚔️ Which empire did they fight?

Byzantine Empire

👑 How many sultans ruled?

36 Sultans

⏳ How long did it last?

623 Years

🕌 Who conquered Egypt in 1517?

Selim I

📜 What title did sultans assume?

Caliph

🏛️ What was the central council called?

Diwan-e-Humayun

👔 Who was the Prime Minister?

Sadrazam

📚 Who was the Grand Mufti?

Sheikh ul Islam

💰 Who managed finances?

Daftardar

📜 Who sealed royal documents?

Nishanci

📝 Who was chief secretary?

Rais ul Quttab

⚖️ Who was the military judge?

Kazaskar

🌍 What were provinces called?

Eyâlets

🏘️ What were districts called?

Sanjaks

⚖️ What was a Kaza?

Sub-district

📖 What was the Millet System?

Religious self-governance system

🗺️ At its height, how large was it?

22 Million sq km

🏰 Who conquered Constantinople?

Muhammad Fatih

🛡️ Which age was 1453–1566 called?

Classical Age

🏛️ When did empire reach largest borders?

1699 AD

🌙 When was Caliphate abolished?

1922