The Ottoman and Chinese Empires were once two of the strongest and most stable of all empires. These empires were stubborn and unwilling to change their traditional ways by refusing to modernize with Western ideals, which quickly lead to the decline of these Ancient Empires (Carabajal). The decline of the Ottoman Empire began in the 1500s and lasted through the 19th century. There were many internal and external factors that led to such a tragic demise. Early on the Sultans became unmotivated and incompetent after the death of Suleiman. Corruption became a major problem once the Sultan was no longer around. The once dreaded and feared Janissaries started demanding higher pay, while growing lazy, not concerned with training. The Turkish army
