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Was it a mistake for the Ottomans to expand out of Anatolia?

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What is the opinion of modern historians on the succession of Abu Bakr to Muhammad as the leader of the Muslims? Do they think that Ali was supposed to be Muhammad's successor or do they Abu Bakr's succession was legitimate.

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Why did Suleiman I execute Sehzade Mustafa?

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I want to learn about the Ottoman Empire between 1500-1700, what are some good resources I can use to help me learn?

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In an article titled "The trouble with Zama: paradox, smoke and mirrors in an ancient battlefield", the historians Yozan Mosig argues that the battle of Zama may have never occured, what do you think?

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Were the Sipahis that weren't part of the Sultans Household troops, the Kapikulu, always granted Timars (fiefs) in exchange for their service or did that practice begin during the reign of Mehmed II?

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What were the advantages of medieval universities over traditional forms of higher education?

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How different was the Ottoman army from other European armies during the early modern period?

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Why didn't the Ottomans have a major intellectual center like other Muslim Empires? The Abbasid's had the House of Wisdom, the Fatimid's had the House of Knowledge, and the Mughal's had the Ibadat Khana (the House of Worship). What about the Ottomans?

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Did the Ottoman Military decline?

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Was it a mistake for the Ottomans to expand out of Anatolia?	11
What is the opinion of modern historians on the succession of Abu Bakr to Muhammad as the leader of the Muslims? Do they think that Ali was supposed to be Muhammad's successor or do they Abu Bakr's succession was legitimate.	9
Why did Suleiman I execute Sehzade Mustafa?	8
I want to learn about the Ottoman Empire between 1500-1700, what are some good resources I can use to help me learn?	8
In an article titled "The trouble with Zama: paradox, smoke and mirrors in an ancient battlefield", the historians Yozan Mosig argues that the battle of Zama may have never occured, what do you think?	7
Were the Sipahis that weren't part of the Sultans Household troops, the Kapikulu, always granted Timars (fiefs) in exchange for their service or did that practice begin during the reign of Mehmed II?	7
What were the advantages of medieval universities over traditional forms of higher education?	6
How different was the Ottoman army from other European armies during the early modern period?	6
Why didn't the Ottomans have a major intellectual center like other Muslim Empires? The Abbasid's had the House of Wisdom, the Fatimid's had the House of Knowledge, and the Mughal's had the Ibadat Khana (the House of Worship). What about the Ottomans?	6
Did the Ottoman Military decline?	6