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Ottoman Empire

Ottoman Empire

The Ottoman Empire was born in Anatolia (in modern Turkey) at the start of the 13th century. It expanded into three continents and thrived for some six centuries. At its height, the Ottoman Empire took on all of Europe and beat it. It conquered Persia, Egypt, and North Africa, not to mention a goodly chunk of the Balkans. It destroyed the Byzantine Empire. Although relatively unknown in the West, this mighty empire deserves a place of honor alongside those of Arabia, Great Britain, and indeed Rome.

Leader: Suleiman the Magnificent (1494 – 1566 AD)

Suleiman I, known as “The Magnificent,” “The Legislator” and “The Grand Turk,” was the caliph of Islam and the sultan of the Ottoman Empire, taking the reins of the Turkish kingdom in 1520 and ruling until his death in 1566. During his rule Suleiman greatly expanded the Empire’s territory, earning the fear (and grudging admiration) of leaders across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

At the time of his death Suleiman was famous across the known world. In Europe he was envied for his unbelievable wealth, his magnificent treasury containing more riches than any other leader had possessed in history. He was admired for his military prowess and respected for his fair treatment of non-Muslim subjects.

Almost everyone — Christian and Muslim alike — agreed that he was fully worthy of the title “The Magnificent.”

Unique Trait

Barbary Corsairs: Whenever you destroy a Barbarian naval unit, there’s a 50% chance of

instead converting it to your side and earning 25 Gold.

Unique Unit

Janissary

Replaces Musketman

Unique Unit

Sipahi

Replaces Lancer

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