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They wanted the Ottomans to grant special rights to Christians there.

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Because the war was stronger then the GREAT GAME

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When did the ottaman empire start?

The ottoman empire's peak was from 1481-1566, during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent.


Who were the four Central Powers?

The four central power were Germany, Italy (at the start), Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire.


Where did the Ottoman Empire start from?

The Ottoman Empire wanted to go to war because the Allies wanted to go to war with Germany and the Ottoman Empire is supposed to help out Germany when they are in war or need some help. The Ottoman Empire has gone to war numerous times and each time for a different set of reasons. The above is only applicable to World War 1.


What was the Ottoman Empire doing before the start of World War 1?

since the 1800s theres been a lot of rebelius uprisings on the balkans expecialy in the begining of the 1900s(Ilinden Uprising) then the Ottoman Empire was at war (First Bakan War 1911-12) with Montenegro(started the war), Serbia, Macedonia, Bugaria and Greece in 1913(2nd Balkan war) Greece, Serbia, and Bugaria divided Macedonia Greece took Aegon Macedonia Serbia took Vardar Macedonia Bugaria(stared the war) took Pirin Macedonia(smalest part) ---- Ottoman Empire, after 1700s had to maintain status quo for falling technologicaly and economicaly apart from European counterparts. Diplomaticaly it could have lost its existence long time ago if England and France did not prevent Russia from further advancing. However at the last times of the empire English left supporting and Italy invaded Tripoli, at that time with Russian support Balkan Wars began which was probably the greatest defeat of Ottoman Empire, by the countries it ruled for 4 centuries directly or as vassals. As nobody wanted to ally with Ottoman Empire, Germany was only country that was interested in allying. Great German aid was made, in both army and industry. Construction of Istanbul-Baghdad railroad was also maintained by German industry. Under this pro-German aids Ottoman Empire sought to gain its old power, at least on Balkans, which was so close to its capital and were highly populated by Turkish population. Note: By the Ottoman official records 2,5 million immigrants came from newly founded countries which is a real high number as Turkish population of Ottoman Empire was about 10 millions before WW1.


What empire did the Islam religion start in?

The empire of Arabia.

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When did the Crimean war begin and end?

The Crimean War started on October 4, 1853, when the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire declared war on Russia. It ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris on March 30, 1856. Various dates for the beginning and end of the war have been given. Some are based on the ending of the actual hostilities and some on the formal signing of the peace treaty.


Why did the Crimean War start?

Crimean War is a war in Crimea between Russia and a group of nations including England and France and Turkey and Sardinia; 1853-1856.The main causes for this war was the conflict over the holy land.


What region did the Ottoman Empire start?

In Present Day Turkey


When did the ottaman empire start?

The ottoman empire's peak was from 1481-1566, during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent.


When did the red crescent start?

The red crescent was adopted in 1929 and was first used during the armed conflict between Russia and the Ottoman empire in 1877-1878. It is now recognized as a protected symbol by at least 33 Islamic states.


Where and when did Anzac start?

25th April, 1915 at the Gallipoli Peninsula in was then called the Ottoman Empire, but is now known as Turkey.


Who were the four Central Powers?

The four central power were Germany, Italy (at the start), Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire.


What state sponsored the Arab Revolt in the Ottoman Empire?

The United Kingdom reached out to Meccan Arabs to start the Arab Revolt.


Who was in World War 1 from the start?

When Austria declared war on Serbia, Russia mobilized to protect its Balkan interest, causing Germany to declare war on both Russia and France. When Germany tried to invade France through Belgium, England declared war to defend its neutral ally. Italy, the Ottoman Empire, and the USA all joined at later stages.


Where did the Ottoman Empire start from?

The Ottoman Empire wanted to go to war because the Allies wanted to go to war with Germany and the Ottoman Empire is supposed to help out Germany when they are in war or need some help. The Ottoman Empire has gone to war numerous times and each time for a different set of reasons. The above is only applicable to World War 1.


What was the Ottoman Empire doing before the start of World War 1?

since the 1800s theres been a lot of rebelius uprisings on the balkans expecialy in the begining of the 1900s(Ilinden Uprising) then the Ottoman Empire was at war (First Bakan War 1911-12) with Montenegro(started the war), Serbia, Macedonia, Bugaria and Greece in 1913(2nd Balkan war) Greece, Serbia, and Bugaria divided Macedonia Greece took Aegon Macedonia Serbia took Vardar Macedonia Bugaria(stared the war) took Pirin Macedonia(smalest part) ---- Ottoman Empire, after 1700s had to maintain status quo for falling technologicaly and economicaly apart from European counterparts. Diplomaticaly it could have lost its existence long time ago if England and France did not prevent Russia from further advancing. However at the last times of the empire English left supporting and Italy invaded Tripoli, at that time with Russian support Balkan Wars began which was probably the greatest defeat of Ottoman Empire, by the countries it ruled for 4 centuries directly or as vassals. As nobody wanted to ally with Ottoman Empire, Germany was only country that was interested in allying. Great German aid was made, in both army and industry. Construction of Istanbul-Baghdad railroad was also maintained by German industry. Under this pro-German aids Ottoman Empire sought to gain its old power, at least on Balkans, which was so close to its capital and were highly populated by Turkish population. Note: By the Ottoman official records 2,5 million immigrants came from newly founded countries which is a real high number as Turkish population of Ottoman Empire was about 10 millions before WW1.


Which country wanted to create an empire in Asia at the start of World War 2?

Japan was looking to start a large scale Asian empire around this time. Japan attacked the two massive Asian countries, China and Russia. Russia was defeated in the brief Russo-Japanese war and China was humbled by Japans military discipline and power.