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The Ottoman Empire (the predecessor state of Sultanate of Turkey) was considered one of the most powerful Islamic empires in history. From its capital Bağdat, they once controlled the whole Fertile Cresent, a chunk of Arabian Peninsula, North Africa (except Morocco), Kurdistan and even Cilicia. At one time, they also controlled the Anatolian interior until the early years of 19th century, when the military forces of the Hellenic Confederation (the predecessor of the Kingdom of Greece), along with their allies, defeated the Ottoman forces little by little.

According to the history books, Ottoman Empire was actually founded by surviving Seljuk Turks after they were defeated in Manzikert (some of them were Orthodox Christians) and fled to then central and southern Mesopotamia.

So here's the question: What if the Ottoman Empire was founded in Anatolia, instead in Mesopotamia (which is now Turkey)? What will be it's impact on the history of the Middle East (and the world in general)?

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