Osman Gazi

Osman Gazi was the founder of the Ottoman Empire in the late 13th and early 14th centuries. As a skilled military leader and leader of a small principality in northwest Anatolia, he expanded his territory through strategic warfare and alliances. His leadership laid the foundation for a powerful state that would grow over centuries, eventually controlling large parts of Southeast Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. Osman Gazi is remembered for his strategic vision, resilience, and the establishment of a dynasty that shaped centuries of history in the region.