osmanske

Osmanske is an adjective used in several South Slavic languages—most commonly Croatian, Bosnian, and Serbian—to refer to things connected with the Ottoman Empire (the Osmanlı state). The form osmanske is used to modify nouns, conveying meanings such as Ottoman-era, Ottoman-influenced, or Ottoman-style.

Historical scope: The Ottoman Empire began in the late 13th century in Anatolia under Osman I and expanded to include large parts of Southeast Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. It lasted until 1922, reaching its height in the 16th century under Suleiman the Magnificent; later centuries saw stagnation and reform attempts, culminating in dissolution after World War I and the founding of the Republic of Turkey in 1923.

Culture and administration: The Ottomans developed a centralized, multiethnic state organized through systems such as the millet and timar. The military included the janissaries, and architecture flourished with a distinctive style exemplified by mosques designed by Mimar Sinan. The empire also influenced law, cuisine, music, and urban development across its realm.

Modern usage and etymology: The term osmanske is linked to the Turkish Osmanlı, from Osman I, the empire's founder. In historical writing and museum descriptions, osmanske describes objects, periods, or practices associated with the Ottoman world.