The Ottomans Make Edirne Their Capital

1369 CE · Edirne (Adrianopolis), Trakya · political

Under Murad I the Ottomans made Edirne (ancient Adrianople) their capital.

This step symbolized the Ottoman adoption of the Balkans as a permanent homeland; although Constantinople would not come under Ottoman rule until 1453, the capital now lay not in Anatolia but on European soil.

Frequently asked questions

What was The Ottomans Make Edirne Their Capital?
Under Murad I the Ottomans made Edirne (ancient Adrianople) their capital.
When did The Ottomans Make Edirne Their Capital happen?
1369 CE
Where did The Ottomans Make Edirne Their Capital take place?
Edirne (Adrianopolis), Trakya