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The
power of the Ottoman Empire was waning [fading) by 1683 when the second and last
attempt was made to conquer Vienna. It failed. Without the conquest of Europe and the
acquisition of significant new wealth, the Empire lost momentum and went into a slow
decline.
Several other factors contributed to the (Ottoman Empire's decline:
Competition from trade from the Americas
Competition from cheap products from India and the Far East
Development of other trade routes
Rising unemployment within the Empire
Ottoman Empire became less centralised and central control weakened
• Sultans being less severe in maintaining rigorous standards of integrity in the
administration of the Empire
• Sultans becoming less sensitive to public opinion
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