Dynasties

Ottoman dynasty

A dynasty associated with an empire spanning parts of Europe, Asia and Africa at different times. Its borders were not constant.

Conventional date range

c. 1299–1922 CE

Core region

Anatolia and wider regions

Understanding this entry

A dynasty is a ruling family, not a synonym for a fixed culture or an unchanging territory. Timelines often compress succession disputes, interruptions and changes in effective authority. Treat the date range as an introductory convention.

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