Karaman did not confine himself to his gusle .
Was also a soldier , and often took part in the battles against the Ottoman Turks of Suleiman the Magnificent who were then menacing Western Europe .
Karaman did not confine himself to his gusle , but was also a soldier , and often took part in the battles against the Ottoman Turks of Suleiman the Magnificent who were then menacing Western Europe .