The Collapse of Empires: The Battle of Maritza and the Rise of the Ottomans

The video explores the Ottoman Empire's expansion into Europe, focusing on key events like the capture of Gallipoli and the Battle of Maritza. It highlights the decline of the Serbian Empire under Uras the Weak, internal conflicts, and the strategic moves by Murad I to consolidate Ottoman power in the Balkans. The narrative also covers Dushan's diplomatic efforts to counter the Ottoman threat and the eventual fragmentation of the Serbian Empire, setting the stage for future Ottoman dominance in the region.

How did the Ottomans manage to surprise the Serbian army at the Maritza River?

Explain the significance of the Ottoman victory at the Battle of Maritza.

What role did the Christian kingdoms play in the context of Ottoman expansion?

What were the long-term implications of the Ottoman expansion into the Balkans?