oct 10, 1923 - End of Ottoman empire

Description:

1923 Jul 24 The Treaty of Lausanne is signed. It officially ends the war between Turkey and Allies (Britain, France, et cetera). It defines the borders of the modern Turkish state except for its border with Iraq. Turkey gives up all claims to the empire beyond these borders, bringing an end to the Ottoman Empire after 624 years.

1924 Feb 2 The Turkish National Assembly formally abolishes the caliphate that for more than four centuries had been claimed by sultans of the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman Empire ends. The caliphate's authority and properties are transferred to Turkey's Grand National Assembly.

Added to timeline:

Date: