1566 ⟶ Ottoman Control of Aegean Islands

The Ottomans gain control of the Aegean islands.
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1571

🇹🇷 Ottoman Conquest of Khanate of Crimea

The Khanate of Crimea is conquered and made a vassal state. Venice is defeated and the Ottoman Empire becomes master of the Aegean Sea.⟶
Ottoman Conquest of Khanate of Crimea (1475)
Ottoman EmpireKhanate of CrimeaVassal StateConquestExpansionAegean SeaVenice15th century
TurkeyTurkeyUkraineUkraine

⚔️ Suleiman Expels Knights Hospitaller from Rhodes

Suleiman I defeats the Knights Hospitaller and drives them from the island of Rhodes.⟶
Suleiman Expels Knights Hospitaller from Rhodes (1522)
Ottoman EmpireSuleiman the MagnificentKnights HospitallerRhodesMilitary ConquestMediterranean16th CenturyExpansion
TurkeyTurkeyGreeceGreece

🛡️ Ottoman Defeat at the Siege of Malta

The Ottomans are defeated by the Knights Hospitaller during the Siege of Malta.⟶
Ottoman Defeat at the Siege of Malta (1565)
Ottoman EmpireSiege of MaltaKnights HospitallerNaval WarfareMediterraneanMilitary Conflict16th Century
MaltaMaltaOttoman EmpireOttoman Empire

🏝️ Ottoman Control of Aegean Islands

The Ottomans gain control of the Aegean islands.⟶
Ottoman Control of Aegean Islands (1566)
Ottoman EmpireAegean SeaTerritorial ExpansionIsland Control16th CenturyMediterraneanNaval Power
GreeceGreeceTurkeyTurkey

⚰️ Death of Suleiman the Magnificent and Accession of Selim II

Suleiman I dies and is succeeded by Selim II.⟶
Death of Suleiman the Magnificent and Accession of Selim II (1566)
Ottoman EmpireSuleiman the MagnificentSelim IISuccession16th CenturyImperial LeadershipGovernance
TurkeyTurkey

🚢 Ottoman Defeat at the Battle of Lepanto

The Ottomans are defeated at the naval Battle of Lepanto.⟶
Ottoman Defeat at the Battle of Lepanto (1571)
Ottoman EmpireBattle of LepantoNaval BattleHoly League16th CenturyMilitary ConflictMediterranean
GreeceGreeceTurkeyTurkey