What is ottoman civil war?

The Ottoman Civil War, also known as the War of Independence, took place in Turkey from 1919 to 1923. The conflict was fought between Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's nationalist forces, who were seeking to establish a secular republic in Turkey, and the Ottoman Empire's royalist and Islamic fundamentalist forces.

The war began after the Ottoman Empire's defeat in World War I and the subsequent partitioning of its territories by the victorious Allied powers. Nationalist forces, led by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, began to resist the Allied occupation and establish a new Turkish Republic. The conflict was marked by fierce battles, including the Battle of Gallipoli and the Siege of Ankara.

The war ended in 1923 with the establishment of the Republic of Turkey, led by Atatürk. This marked the end of the Ottoman Empire and the beginning of a new era in Turkish history. The civil war is seen as a turning point in Turkish history and the birth of modern Turkey.