Ottoman Expansionism

Ottoman expansionism was the strategic and sustained effort by the Ottoman Empire to grow its territory from its origins in Anatolia (modern Turkey) across Southeast Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa during the 14th to 17th centuries. Utilizing military prowess, alliances, and administrative organization, the Ottomans aimed to project power, control trade routes, and spread their influence. This expansion facilitated the integration of diverse peoples and cultures under their rule, shaping a vast empire that became a significant political, military, and cultural force in Eurasia.