While deep in Anatolia fighting the Karamanids Sultan Murad I gets word of a massive Ottoman defeat in Bosnia, the Battle of Belica. The Ottoman defeat causes the Christian kingdoms to unite in a Crusade meant to crush the Turks in Europe and drive them out. Sultan Murad invades Bulgaria then swings west and crosses into Serbia intent on finding and killing Prince Lazar. At the Plain of the Black Birds in Serbia both sides meet for what history would call the Battle of Kosovo. At the zenith of the battle Murad is brought down by an assassins dagger. The stage is thus set for the future Ottoman Sultan Bayezid I, or Thunderbolt Sultan. If you enjoyed this episode please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Spotify. Also follow Empires on Twitter: @EmpiresPodcast Please like us, subscribe and if you so feel inclined leave a review. You can find us at: Click here to subscribe/leave review Apple Podcasts Click here to subscribe/leave review Stitcher Click here to sub...