Ottoman Turkish was the administrative and literary language of the Ottoman Empire, which lasted from the late 13th century until the early 20th century. It evolved from Turkish and incorporated many words from Persian and Arabic, making it quite different from modern Turkish. This rich language was used in poetry, literature, and official documents, reflecting the empire's diverse culture. As the empire declined, Ottoman Turkish became less practical for everyday communication. In 1928, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk introduced a language reform that simplified the language and replaced the Arabic script with the Latin alphabet, leading to the modern Turkish we know today.