Battle of Ankara
battle near Ankara on 20 July 1402, between the Timurid Empire and the Ottoman Sultanate
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Summary
Battle of Ankara is a battle[1]. It ranks in the top 2% of battle entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,579 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Country: Turkey[3]
- Location: Çubuk Ovası[4]
- Part of: Timurid conquests and invasions[5]
- Commons category: Battle of Ankara[6]
- Point in time: July 20, 1402[7]
- Participant: Ottoman Empire[8], Timurid Empire[9], Mihrabanids[10], Aq Qoyunlu[11], Beylik of Germiyan[12], Principality of Kastrioti[13], Moravian Serbia[14], Zaharia family[15], Jonima family[16], District of Branković[17], Anatolian beyliks[18], Qaraei[19]
- Described by source: Sytin Military Encyclopedia[20], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21]
Why It Matters
Battle of Ankara has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] It is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]