Under the rule of Mehmet II, the Ottomans conquered Constantinople in 1453, renaming the city Istanbul and establishing it as the permanent capital of the growing Ottoman Empire. The Ottomans developed one of the most advanced fighting forces in the world through the use of new weapons like small cannons and muskets as well as tactical maneuvers. They instituted a stable system of governing their large empire by limiting taxes on workers and appointing qualified officials regardless of background.

1. Ottoman Empire

2. • Under rule of Mehmet II
• Concentrated on conquering Constantinople
that the Byzantine empire controlled

6. • The Ottomans set up a fort on each side of the
Bosporus Strait

9. • They entered the city on May 29, 1453.
• Constantinople was changed to Istanbul and
was permanent capital of Ottoman Empire

10. • Ottomans became one of the most advanced
fighting forces in the world
– Used small cannon, called falcons

11. – Used muskets
– Used fast
Arabian horses
– Used tactic of
pretend retreat

12. Ottoman rule
• They had a simple system of rule
• Controlled wealth by limiting taxation on the
working class

13. • Used qualified officials (no matter their
background) and this resulted in a stable
government

14. • Ottomans viewed the merchants and artisans
(skilled craftsmen) as essential to the success
of the empire

15. • Ottoman empire was between the West and
East so trade had to pass through the Empire.
• They would buy the treasures and re-sell them
at a profit

16. • This is why Europeans looked for a different
route to the East

17. Religion
• Other religions were allowed if you paid a tax
to the government.

18. • European forces defeated the Ottomans in
Vienna in 1683.