Why did Osman’s location near the Byzantine Empire actually help him expand his territories?

How did they adapt to native customs there?

What successes did Osman experience against the Byzantine Empire? How did this help him?

What prevented Osman’s control of trade between the Black & Mediterranean Seas?

Why did Osman wait until the last Seljuk Sultan died before attempting to conquer the rest of Anatolia?

What occurred in 1299? Why is this date important?
(18 points btw)

1. Many Turkish warriors were also traveling westward to escape Mongol domination; Osman was able to channel the energies of these mercenaries against Christian Byzantium.

2. They converted to Islam and adopted many Persian cultural practices

3. He captured land east along black sea; strengthen his rule

4. Early seafaring trade centered mainly on the "Mediterranean Sea," since it was here where great civilizations like the Ancient Greeks could trade with thriving empires such as those in North Africa.

5. He owed him loyalty for the land grant.

6. Osman captured the city of Konya and est. residence and it became the capital of his empire (official founding of the OE)

Hope this helps <3 ✨

city commissioner and director of the cia.