In The Name of Allaah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy. After Uthman 1st passed away, his son Orkhan assumed leadership and continued his father’s policies in governance and military campaigns. In 727 AH (1327 CE), he successfully captured Nicomedia, situated in northwest Asia Minor close to Istanbul, now known as Izmit, and subsequently … Continue reading [10] The Ascent and Decline of The Ottoman Empire- [Sultan Orkhan’s Extensive Military Campaigns Against the Byzantines]