It ended in the victory of Timur's army, and Sultan Bayezid was taken captive. The defeat led to the beginning of the Interregnum (Fetret Devri), a period in which central authority in the Ottoman state collapsed and struggles for the throne took place among the princes.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Battle of Ankara (Timur vs. Ottomans)?
- The great battle fought in 1402 near Ankara between the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid I and the Central Asian ruler Timur.
- When did Battle of Ankara (Timur vs. Ottomans) happen?
- 1402 CE
- Where did Battle of Ankara (Timur vs. Ottomans) take place?
- Ankara