Treaty of Karlowitz, 1699

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  • Constantinople as a center of diplomacy
  • The Ottomans in the European international system.
  • The role of the Muslim world as a bridge-builder and middle-man.
  • Development of a diplomatic service.

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Treaty of Karlowitz, 1699

marked a significant turning point in the balance of power in Eastern Europe. It ended the Great Turkish War between the Ottoman Empire and the Holy League (composed of Austria, Poland, Venice, and Russia). This treaty signaled the beginning of the Ottoman Empire’s decline and marked the rise of Habsburg Austria as a dominant power in the region.