Ottoman Interregnum

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the primary conflict?Civil war among the sons of Sultan Bayezid I following his capture
2. What is the duration of interregnum?Approximately 11 years (1402-1413)
3. Why did the brothers fight after the Battle of Ankara?After the Battle of Ankara, there was no clear king because Bayezid I was taken by Timur. The other sons of Bayezid wanted to become king, so they fought each other.
4. Who were the brothers who fought for the throne?The brothers were İsa Çelebi, Musa Çelebi, Mustafa Çelebi, and Süleyman Çelebi. Each one controlled a part of the empire and tried to claim the throne.

Fetret Devri: The Turkish term for the Ottoman Interregnum, meaning 'period of interregnum'.
Timurid Empire: The empire established by Timur, which defeated the Ottomans at Ankara.
Fratricidal Conflict: A war or struggle fought between brothers.
Power Vacuum: A situation where a government or ruling body is left without a leader or authority.