Factors contributing to the achievement of the Ottoman conquest of the Balkan in the 14th century

• Main Authors: Mohd Isa, Ammalina Dalillah, Omer, Spahic, Fathil, Fauziah
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR) 2023
• Subjects: D History General and Old World; DR Balkan Peninsula; H Social Sciences (General)
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/103855/1/103855_Factors%20contributing%20to%20the%20achievement.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/103855/; https://www.journalijar.com/article/43616/

The Ottomans first made an appearance in the Balkan region after John Kantakouzenos requested Sultan Orhan I’s assistance to win the Byzantine throne. During their later assistance, the Ottomans acquired Fort of Tzympe in Gallipoli as their base in the Balkan region. After the annexation of Gallipol...