Ottoman Empire

Sokollu Mehmed Pasha – A short biography

Sokollu Mehmed Pasha rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most influential statesmen…

Islamic Origin of Coffee: A Fascinating History of Coffee

Coffee is more than just a drink. It is a cultural phenomenon that has shaped…

Battle of Pelekanon, 10-11 June 1329

The Battle of Pelekanon was fought between the Byzantine Emperor Androniko III and the Ottoman…

How did the Mamluks of Egypt react to the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople?

In 1423, Sultan Murad II sent his correspondences with gifts to Sultan Saif al-Din Barsbay…

Siege and Conquest of Constantinople, 6 April – 29 May 1453

The walls of Constantinople were a formidable testament to human ingenuity and strength. With towering…

Sultan Ali Dinar of Darfur, a forgotten hero of the anti-colonial struggle

There have been stories of many heroes who fought against the colonial powers but the…

Hayreddin Barbarossa or Khayreddin Barbaros, a short biography

Hızır, better known as Khayreddin, or to the west Barbaros because of his orange beard…

The Great Siege of Malta, May 18 – September 11, 1565

After his accession to the throne, Suleiman the Magnificent took the island of Rhodes from…

Sultan Abdul Hamid II, a short biography

Sultan Abdülhamid or Abdul Hamid II was the 34th sultan of the Ottoman Empire, who…