Ottoman Empire vs Timurid Empire Clash of the Titans in Anatolia #fyp #history #ottomanempire #timurid #war #warfare #kingsandgenerals | Kings & Generals

41K views · 1K reactions | On this day in 1915, the Ottoman Empire achieved a historic victory in the Battle of Canakkale, halting the Allied naval advance toward Istanbul. Despite relentless bombardment, Ottoman defences and strategic sea mines sank three battleships, forcing the enemy to withdraw. This decisive triumph changed the course of World War I and remains a symbol of resilience and sacrifice. | TRT World | Facebook

The Ottoman Empire lasted over 600 years… but behind its golden mosques and powerful armies was a system built on slavery. Millions of people were taken from their homes. Slavs, Greeks, Armenians, Arabs, Africans — even Christian boys torn from their families in the infamous Devshirme, a “child tax” that forced them into the Janissary army. Some of those boys rose to become elite soldiers. Others ruled as high officials. But they were still slaves — property of the empire. Women and girls were t