The Ottoman Empire
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The Legacy of Osman
Osman was a Turkic chieftain, but most of his retainers were Christians. Osman's movements beyond his tribal land are not initially based on religion or ideology. The nature of their horseback fighting style means they're ill-equipped to state large-scale sieges and complex raids. When Osman dies in the first half of the 14th century, he doesn't leave a lot behind.
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