The Battle for the Ottoman Throne (1402–1413) | The Ottoman Civil War

After the crushing defeat at the Battle of Ankara in 1402, the mighty Ottoman Empire fell into a devastating civil war. Bayezid I was captured by Timur, and his sons turned on each other in a brutal struggle for the throne. Known as the Ottoman Interregnum or Fetret Devri, this 11-year period was marked by shifting alliances, betrayals, and bloody battles. It was a time when the future of the empire hung by a thread. In this video, we explore how the empire descended into chaos, and how Prince Mehmed eventually emerged as the sole ruler, paving the way for the empire’s recovery. 🔔 Subscribe for more epic history content. Historic Battles ► https://goe.gl/historicbattles #history #documentary #battle #ottomanempire #Interregnum