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Battle of Bapheus

1301 · 14th century · Part of the Byzantine–Ottoman wars

The Battle of Bapheus was fought in 1301 near Nicomedia in north-western Anatolia between the forces of Osman I and a Byzantine army. Osman's victory brought him prestige and attracted followers to his principality. It is regarded as a key event in the foundation of the Ottoman Empire.

Battle of Bapheus
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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Battle of Bapheus. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/battle-of-bapheus
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