jan 1, 1300 - Osman I founds the Ottoman State
Description:
A ghazis (warrior of Islam faith), Osman I and his nomadic followers had built a strong state in Anatolia. Called Ottomans from Osman’s name (which was “Uthman” in Arabic), they slowly gained control much of Anatolia.Photo: an artist's representation of Osman I.
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Date:
jan 1, 1300
Now
~ 725 years ago