It sparked revolts and uprisings against Ottoman rule.
These were successful in carving out independent states like
- Serbia,
- Montenegro,
- Bulgaria,
- Romania and
- Greece.
**Loss of territories in the Balkans weakened Ottoman Empire both
-politically and
-economically.
Ottomans lost control of important trade routes and natural resources.
This affected the empire's ability to generate revenue and maintain its military strength.
Furthermore, the establishment of independent Balkan states created a buffer zone between the Ottoman Empire and the expanding European powers.
This made it difficult for the Ottomans to expand their territory or influence in the region.
All these factors contributed to contraction Ottoman Empire and eventual decline.