This era saw the Ottomans become a global superpower under legendary Sultans. The Fall of Constantinople (1453)
: New World silver caused massive inflation within the empire. The Ottoman Empire, 1300-1650
Conquered the Mamluk Sultanate (Egypt, Syria, and the Holy Cities). This era saw the Ottomans become a global
The "Ottoman System" was designed for stability and efficiency. The Ottoman Empire, 1300-1650
: Formation of an elite infantry corps from Balkan Christian youths. The Golden Age of Expansion (1451–1566)