BlueThunder25
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Having minimal butterflies, would this Ottoman Empire be remembered by history as being Roman? How about being recognized during its existence?:
Edit: Opps. The answer "Yes" means that it would be considered Roman. Sorry for being unclear.
- The official name is the Roman Empire starting from Osman, with the demonym being "Roman".
- Across at least the Islamic world, the term “Roman” becomes synonymous with being a subject or citizen within the Ottoman Empire.
- Latin is the co-official language alongside Turkish.
- Technically, Mehmed II becomes Byzantine Emperor after the Fall of Constantinople, then annexes the Ottoman Empire. This makes the Ottomans a direct continuation from Ancient Rome.
- The Grand Duchy of Moscow does not declare itself as Third Rome.
- The Ottoman Empire considers itself to be the Third Rome (Islamic), with First Rome being from 753 BCE-380 CE (Pagan), and Second Rome being from 380 CE-1453 CE (Christian). The Coat of arms of the Ottomans is a double-headed eagle.
- The Roman Senate is restored.
- Ottoman Armies are called Legions.
- The majority of Islamic and Greek people in the Empire consider themselves Romans including the government, military, and academics. This is reflected in writing.
Edit: Opps. The answer "Yes" means that it would be considered Roman. Sorry for being unclear.
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