The Ottoman Empire was created by
Ottoman I and for centuries was a majestic and powerful power. Having existed for 6 centuries, it was a thunderstorm for all neighboring countries. Its power depended primarily on the literacy, justice and mind of the rulers. Becoming the heir of Byzantium,
this power had a huge impact on the formation of the culture of many countries, from modern Turkey to the
Balkan Peninsula.It should be noted that the sultans of the Ottoman Empire were known not only for the conquest of territories, but also contributed to world history. So, Sultan Murad began to build Turkish schools in various cities. Under him, for the first time in history, the first specially trained army was founded. It consisted of Janissaries, who then began to guard the Sultan.
The great sultans of the Ottoman Empire were engaged in the development of art. For example, Murad II did everything possible to improve the construction of cities and supported the formation of various art forms. Muhamad II, despite his cruelty, was an educated person, zealously supported the construction of new premises for art classes.
Sultans Selim I and Suleiman ruled at sunset 16 - at the beginning of 17 centuries. The Ottoman Empire (the reign of Sultan Suleiman) reached the peak of its power. This time is called by historians the "golden age" of the Ottoman Empire. The ruler developed the navy to strengthen the power of the empire. Sultan Suleiman was a very wise ruler, he introduced a taxation system that virtually eliminated the possibility of tax avoidance, and left behind a set of laws. Under his rule, the boys were given an education that was deep and extensive. There were not only simple schools, but also top-level schools, whose graduates received the
profession of teacher or imam. Suleiman himself wrote poetry, writing them under the name Muhibby. For his services, the sultan was called Suleiman the Magnificent. Historians call it the “Lawgiver." During the reign of this sultan, the most famous people in the history of the Ottoman Empire lived: Koja Mimar, Sinan, Fuzuli, Baki and others.
After the rule of Suleiman, the fall of the state began. The sultans of the
Ottoman Empire were defeated on the battlefields. They lacked a strong character, the main power was in the hands of the wives and mothers of the rulers. The sultans of the Ottoman Empire tried to introduce reforms, but this ended in failure. The empire lost the provinces and gradually lost its former power.
Sultans have created a huge cultural heritage. Caring for the development of art and science, they left a deep mark in the history of the development of civilization. To this day, preserved works of wood, porcelain, as well as various miniatures, jewelry. It should also be noted that the Ottoman Empire was a multinational country in which people of different faiths lived, speaking more than twenty languages. At the same time, the sultans of the Ottoman Empire showed tolerance, leaving the right to speak their own language and develop their culture.