How the Ottoman Empire Fell

For more than six centuries, the Ottoman Empire was one of the major powers of the world. So how did it fall? In this video, we follow the long collapse of the empire: from the nationalist uprisings and failed reforms of the nineteenth century, through the Balkan Wars and the First World War, to the end of the sultanate in 1922 and the birth of the Republic of Turkey in 1923. Key dates: 1821 Greek War of Independence 1839 Tanzimat reforms 1876 First constitution 1908 Young Turk Revolution 1912–13 Balkan Wars 1914 Ottoman entry into WWI 1918 Armistice of Mudros 1922 Sultanate abolished 1923 Republic of Turkey 1924 Caliphate abolished Visuals in this video are AI-generated illustrations and are not real historical footage. If you enjoyed this, like and subscribe for more history explained simply. #OttomanEmpire #History #WorldWarI #Turkey #Documentary