The Turks in Tunisia, also known as Turco-Tunisians and Tunisian Turks, were ethnic Turks who lived in Ottoman Tunisia. In 1534, with about 10,000 Turkish soldiers, the Ottoman Empire took control and settled in the region when Tunisia's inhabitants called for help due to fears that the Spanish would invade the country.
The Turks in Tunisia, also known as Turco-Tunisians and Tunisian Turks, were ethnic Turks who lived in Ottoman Tunisia. In 1534, with about 10,000 Turkish soldiers, the Ottoman Empire took control and settled in the region when Tunisia's inhabitants called for help due to fears that the Spanish would invade the country.
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