Battle of Ankara, Historical battle in Turkey
The Battle of Ankara was fought on 20 July 1402.
It was a decisive battle that halted the expansion of the Ottoman Empire.
The clash represented Timur's influence against Ottoman Sultan Bayezid I.
You can visit various monuments in Ankara commemorating this historical event.
Timur famously captured Bayezid, marking a rare instance of an Ottoman sultan being captured in battle.
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