On January 9 , 1799 , the Ottoman Empire allied with Russia , and two days later with Great Britain .
Selim III however immediately declared a Jihad and sought the help of Britain and Russia , who felt both threatened by Napoleon 's conquests .
On January 9 , 1799 , the Ottoman Empire allied with Russia , and two days later with Britain   .
Selim III however immediately declared a Jihad and sought the help of Britain and Russia , who felt both threatened by Napoleon 's conquests .