Osman I founded the Ottoman principality around 1299 in Anatolia, expanding through conquests. It evolved into a transcontinental empire bridging Europe and Asia, lasting until 1922 and shaping Islamic and European history.

The rise of the Ottoman Empire under Osman I in 1299 fostered a rich tradition of Ottoman Turkish poetry and courtly literature that blended Persian and local traditions. Poets like Baki and Fuzuli emerged during this period, contributing to a vibrant cultural exchange that shaped literary expression.