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The Ottomans, the Mamluks, and the Clash for Control of the Muslim World

Tides of History

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The Rise of the Ottoman Empire

The Ottomans were a world power after the conquest of Constantinople. Bechmet the Conqueror had turned his attention to the East, signaling that he was willing to fight co-religionists when necessary. This kind of calculation goes a long way toward explaining why Kaitme took the risky step of supporting Chem.

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