Mehmed II's Victory Over Uzun Hassan

Mehmed II of the Ottoman Empire achieved a significant victory against Uzun Hassan of the Aq Qoyunlu in the Battle of Otlukbeli. Fought near the Charles River, the battle was marked by strategic maneuvers and extensive use of artillery. The Ottoman forces, numbering around 60,000, faced approximately 80,000 troops from the Aq Qoyunlu, demonstrating that effective military tactics could overcome numerical disadvantages. The defeat of Uzun Hassan solidified Ottoman authority in eastern Anatolia.