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What if the Ottoman Empire expanded east across the Caspian Sea instead of trying to expand into Europe? The Ottoman Empire's founder was originally from Central Asia and thus the Ottoman ruler at the time could claim to be a "New Khan", back to unify the people of Central Asia once more. They might try to outpace Russia in eastward expansion.

Perhaps after the Siege of Vienna the Ottomans could try going after the less populous Central Asia. I'm guessing the Ottoman Empire will still collapse but it could be interesting to see an alternate course of expansion.
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