Ottoman Empire


 * Became the nation of Turkey after WWI
 * Founded by Osman I
 * Ended European expansion after failed sieges of Vienna
 * Recruited young Christians to fight as Janissaries
 * Defeated at Lepanto by the Holy League
 * Victory at Mohacs under Suleiman the Magnificent
 * Conquered Egypt with Admiral Piri Reis
 * Failed to capture Diu
 * Entrance to government buildings was the Sublime Porte
 * Timar system redistributed land to Sipahi and Timariot cavalry