Ottoman Empire Cedes Territory

Date: January 26, 1699 • Location: Ankara, Turkey

For the first time, the Ottoman Empire permanently cedes territory to the Christian powers.

The Ottoman Empire, also known historically as Turkey or the Turkish Empire, was a state that spanned much of Southeastern Europe, West Asia, and North Africa from the 14th century to the early 20th century, centred in modern-day Turkey. It also controlled parts of southeastern Central Europe between the early 16th and early 18th centuries.