How Did The Diversity Caused The Expansion Of The Ottoman Empire?

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Since the beginning, the Ottomans later known as “Turks” by Italians and French were a tribal confederation who had no homeland. They were part of other tribes from the steppes of Central and Inner Asia, each tribe was called by the name of the leader of their tribe. The creation of the Ottoman Empire dates to Osman leader of the Seljuks who declared independence soon after the death of Sultan Kaikobad. During the 14th century, the Ottomans took advantage of the weak Byzantine Empire and conquered lands to the East of the Sea of Marmara opening the expansion to Europe. Christians, Jews, Balkans, Greeks, Gypsies, Muslims, Bulgarians, Catholics among others composed the rich ethnic diversity of the Empire. However, such diversity caused friction