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Who did the ottoman empire defeat in 1453, allowing them to rise to power?

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The Ottoman Empire grew as a result of the Byzantine Empire's decline after Constantinople's loss. So, in simple terms, it was Constantinople’s defeat that allowed the Ottoman Empire to rise to power.
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