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The Longest-Lasting Empire: The Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire was one of the longest-lasting empires in history, lasting into the 20th century. “Known for their wealth and power” (Course Page 7), the Ottomans were an extremely militarized state considered “far more than its Islamic predecessors, it was open to technological advance, a true gunpowder empire” (Hillenbrand 256). The Ottomans used their powerful military force to continue to invade and conquer, becoming one of the strongest and most advanced Islamic dynasties ever seen.

The Ottomans used their tremendous amounts of power and wealth and began focusing on art and architecture. Ottoman architecture was based on one singular idea, a domed squared unit. The influence of this architectural advancement is still seen today in
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