How did these tribes end up in Asia minor and how did Othman manage to turn these foreigners into a major force to reckon with and that will eventually evolve into a mighty conquering empire?
Anxiety in Muslim societies was felt as early as the 11th century. This anxiety, born out of a sense of instability, was fueled by the relative failure of Islamic unity, the struggle against the crusaders conquest of the holy lands, the ferocious and destructive invasions of the Mongols, and the Assassins’ terrorism. How did these […]