Why was the Ottoman flag changed from an eight-pointed star to …
According to Wikipedia, alongside the crescent, the flag of the Ottoman empire had an eight-pointed star until 1844 or so, when the star was changed to five points. It seems the eight …
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The Ottoman empire used the crescent moon as its symbol extensively. Any reasons for the symbolism? I have read references to polythesim of Turks contributing to the crescent and star …
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The Ottoman Empire was an empire lasting from 1299--1923 AD, centered in modern-day Turkey and spanning at its height across much of eastern Europe, the Middle East, and northern …
Why was the Ottoman empire not seen as an Arabic empire?
The Ottoman Empire was governed and administered by Turkish speaking peoples who originated from Central Asia, specifically, the region of Turkestan, which is located in the …
Why did the Turks adopt the Latin alphabet after WWI?
The Turkish Republic wanted to cut ties with the Ottoman past and create a sense of Turkish nationalism. By replacing the old script with a new one did that handily. By choosing a Latin …
weapons - Can anyone identify this sword, believe to be Ottoman …
Feb 25, 2019 · I am trying to identify a sword believe to be Ottoman Empire (Turkish).
20th century - What do "zones of influence" mean, according to …
After its defeat in World War I, European powers partitioned the Ottoman Empire, annexing some of its territories, and setting up other territories as their "zones of influence". What do the zones of
What was Asir's role in the Arab Revolt? - History Stack Exchange
Meanwhile, Ottoman setbacks in the Balkans in 1912-13 gave further encouragement to Arab rebels. Once war broke out in 1914, Britain - which had mostly respected Ottoman territorial …
Is there a reason why Turkey took the Balkan territories of the …
May 5, 2019 · After the Ottoman Empire collapsed, why did Turkey (i.e. its successor state) retain control of the Empire's Balkan holdings? Considering the historical origins of the Empire …
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Why was the Ottoman flag changed from an eight-pointed star to five-pointed in the 19th century? According to Wikipedia, alongside the crescent, the flag of the Ottoman empire had an eight …