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How did the Ottoman Empire survive for six centuries of endless conflict? The answer lies not in their swords, but in their financial system. 📉⚔️

Most empires collapse under the cost of military campaigns, but the Ottomans designed a unique war machine that paid for itself. In this episode of Money Chronicles, we dive deep into the economic history of one of the world's most powerful empires to uncover the financial secrets behind its longevity—and the debt crisis that eventually caused its fall.

From the ingenious Timar System that created a "zero-cost" army to the controversial funding of the Janissaries, we analyze how the Ottomans controlled the trade routes of the medieval world. We also examine the economic causes of the Ottoman decline, specifically how the shift in global trade and the burden of foreign debt (Düyun-ı Umumiye) brought a superpower to its knees.

If you are interested in financial history, geopolitics, or the true cost of war, this documentary is for you.

🔥 Key Topics Covered in This Video:

The War Economy: How the Ottomans turned conquest into revenue.

The Timar System Explained: Financing a massive cavalry without a payroll.

Janissaries & Devshirme: The economics behind the elite infantry.

Trade Monopoly: Controlling the Silk Road and global cash flow.

The Debt Trap: How foreign loans and interest rates destroyed the empire.

Modern Parallels: What today's superpowers can learn from Ottoman history.

History doesn't just repeat itself; it echoes through the balance sheets of nations.

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