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[Serious] Ottoman History Essay
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RE: Ottoman History Essay
August 10, 2019 at 8:49 pm
(August 10, 2019 at 8:00 pm)Gae Bolga Wrote: Sure, he waged wars on Muslim states in the 1500’s because they were softer targets and he needed resources.

Additionally (according to Selim, at least) it was an attempt to stop the spread of Shia Islam into Selim's dominions, which were Sunni.  This is a legitimate reason as it 'legitimized' a war for resources.

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[Serious] Ottoman History Essay

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Ottoman History Essay - by Draconic Aiur - August 10, 2019 at 7:51 pm
RE: Ottoman History Essay - by The Grand Nudger - August 10, 2019 at 8:00 pm
RE: Ottoman History Essay - by BrianSoddingBoru4 - August 10, 2019 at 8:49 pm
RE: Ottoman History Essay - by The Grand Nudger - August 10, 2019 at 9:08 pm
RE: Ottoman History Essay - by Draconic Aiur - August 12, 2019 at 3:30 pm
RE: Ottoman History Essay - by BrianSoddingBoru4 - August 12, 2019 at 3:47 pm

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