Mehmed I

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Mehmed I born?Circa 1386/7
2. When did Mehmed I die?May 26, 1421
3. What is Mehmed I known for?Reunification of the Ottoman state after a civil war
4. What is the reign as sultan?1413–1421
5. What is the parent?Sultan Bayezid I
6. What happened to Mehmed I after the Battle of Ankara?After the Battle of Ankara, Mehmed I fought a civil war against his brothers to become Sultan. He eventually won and became the sole ruler in 1413.

Ottoman Interregnum: A period of civil war and political instability within the Ottoman Empire following the Battle of Ankara.
Central Authority: The power and control exercised by the central government or ruler of a state.
Rumelia: The historical term for the Ottoman territories in Southeastern Europe, primarily the Balkans.
Naval Power: The strength and capability of a nation's fleet of warships.