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The Ottomans first made an appearance in the Balkan region after John Kantakouzenos requested Sultan Orhan I’s assistance to win the Byzantine throne. During their later assistance, the Ottomans acquired Fort of Tzympe in Gallipoli as their base in the Balkan region. After the annexation of Gallipoli city, the Ottomans affirmed their intention to