Ottoman Empire was founded by Osman I, and for centuries was the majestic and mighty power.Having existed for 6 centuries, it was the storm of all neighboring countries.Its power depended primarily on literacy, justice and intelligence leaders.Having become the heir of Byzantium, the empire had an enormous influence in shaping the culture of many countries, ranging from modern Turkey to the Balkan Peninsula.
should be noted that the sultans of the Ottoman Empire were known not only for conquest of territories, but also contributed to world history.So, Sultan Murad began to build in different cities of Turkish schools.Under him, the first time in history, was founded by the first, specially trained army.It consisted of the Janissaries, who then began to protect the sultan.
great sultans of the Ottoman Empire engaged in the development of art.For example, Murad II strongly contributed to the improvement of the construction of cities and supporting the formation of different kinds of art.Muhamad II, despite its brutality, was an educated man, zealously supported the construction of new facilities for art classes.
Sultan Selim I and Suleiman ruled at sunset 16 - in the early 17th centuries.Ottoman Empire (the reign of Sultan Suleiman) reached the peak of its power.This time, called by historians the "golden age" of the Ottoman Empire.Ruler developed the Navy to strengthen the power of the empire.Sultan Suleiman was a wise ruler, he introduced a system of taxation, which virtually eliminates the possibility of avoiding tax, left behind a body of laws.Under his rule, the boys were given education, which was deep and broad.There were not only ordinary schools, but also schools of higher level graduates receive the profession of the teacher or imam.Suleiman himself wrote poetry, writing them under the name Muhibbi.For his services, he was named the Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.Historians call it the "legislators".During the reign of the sultan lived most famous people in the history of the Ottoman Empire: Koca Mimar Sinan, Fuzuli, tanks and others.
After the reign of Suleiman began the fall of the state.Sultans of the Ottoman Empire defeated on the battlefields.They did not have a strong character, the main power in the hands of wives and mothers of the rulers.Sultans of the Ottoman Empire tried to introduce reforms, but it fails.Empire lost the province and gradually losing its former power.
Sultans created a huge cultural heritage.Concerned about the development of art and science, they have left a deep mark in the history of civilization.We have survived the work of wood, porcelain, and various miniature ornaments.It should also be noted that the Ottoman Empire was a multinational country where people of different religions have lived speaking more than twenty languages.At the same time the sultans of the Ottoman Empire for tolerance, leaving the right to speak their own language and develop their culture.
