The Ottoman Turks wrested control of the island from the Venetians in 1573, and maintained their rule until the late 19th century, when Britain took over administration of the island, later annexing it.
Imperiul Otoman a preluat controlul insulei de la venetieni in 1573 si l-a mentinut pana spre sfarsitul secolului 19, cand Marea Britanie a preluat administrarea insulei, pe care ulterior a anexat-o.