Ottoman Turkish

Ottoman Turkish was the administrative and literary language of the Ottoman Empire, which lasted from the late 13th century until the early 20th century. It evolved from Turkish and incorporated significant elements from Arabic and Persian, especially in vocabulary and style. While it served as a medium for official documents, poetry, and scholarly works, it was quite different from modern Turkish. The language was often complex and ornate, reflecting the culture of the empire. Following the empire's collapse, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk reformed the language, leading to the simpler, more phonetic modern Turkish used today.