sep 28, 1565 - Social: start of the decline
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Three factors lead to the start of the decline of the Ottoman empire.
1. Suleiman death - without a strong leader, corrupt took over the empire
2. Janissary - they become a hereditary caste that demanded pay
3. the size of the empire - over expansion caused difficulty when conquering new lands
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ottoman empire
by: Daniela C and Michelle L
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