Editing Vassal state (section)

===Ottoman Empire===
{{Main|Vassal and tributary states of the Ottoman Empire}}
[[File:OttomanEmpire1590.png|thumb|Vassal and [[tributary state]]s of the [[Ottoman Empire]] in 1590]]
The Ottoman Empire (1299–1923) controlled a number of tributary or vassal states in the peripheral areas of its territory. Vassalage took a number of different forms with some states permitted to elect their own leaders. Other states paid tribute for their lands.

During the 18th century, the Ottoman Empire controlled many vassal and tributary states such as the principalities of [[Wallachia]] and [[Moldavia]], the [[Crimean Khanate]], and as far away as the [[Aceh Sultanate]].