The biggest events in Turkish History

1. The Establishment of the Ottoman Empire (1299): This process, which started under the leadership of Osman Bey, the founder of the Ottoman Principality, is one of the most important events in the history of Turkey. The Ottoman Empire ruled for 600 years and shaped world history.

2. Conquest of Istanbul (1453): The conquest of Istanbul, carried out by the Ottoman army under the command of Mehmet the Conqueror, is one of the most important events in Turkish history. This event brought the end of the Byzantine Empire and annexed Istanbul, the capital of the Ottoman Empire, to Turkish territory.

3. Tanzimat Edict (1839): II. The Tanzimat Edict declared during the reign of Mahmud is considered the beginning of modernization movements in the Ottoman Empire. This edict initiated reforms in the Ottoman Empire and initiated the modernization process of Turkey.

4. Turkish War of Independence (1919-1922): The struggle for Turkey's independence in the process that started with the collapse of the Ottoman Empire is one of the most important events in Turkish history. The Turkish people, led by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, fought against enemy occupation and established the Republic of Turkey.

5. Proclamation of the Republic (1923): The proclamation of the Republic of Turkey is one of the turning points in Turkish history. This event, carried out under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, enabled the establishment of a secular, democratic and modern state in place of the Ottoman Empire.

6. May 27 Coup (1960): The May 27 Coup, the first military coup in Turkey's history, has an important place in Turkish political history. As a result of the coup, President Celal Bayar, Prime Minister Adnan Menderes and some other political leaders were arrested and executed.

7. September 12 Coup (1980): The September 12 Coup, the second military coup in Turkey's history, deeply affected Turkish political life. As a result of the coup, political parties were closed, politicians were arrested and martial law was imposed on the people.

8. July 15 Coup Attempt (2016): July 15, the last military coup attempt in Turkey's history, resulted in the resistance of the Turkish people. The coup attempt carried out by the Fetullah Terrorist Organization (FETO) failed as the people took to the streets and defended democracy. This event is an important turning point that shows the unity and solidarity of the Turkish people.