Will Ottomans be able to join Timurids in war?

[vranasm]

Ok since I play ironman and can't just try it safely, I need some rules clarification.

The situation is as follows.

I have valid CB against Timurids, Ottomans are Sunni Defender of Faith. the screen tells me Ottomans will probably accept the call to war, BUT! Ottomans are already at war with Timurids.

So I think they won't be able? it would be great stab into Timurids if I can war them without Ottomans ;-).

Some screens to document situation.

 

[Aries666]

If the Ottomans are at war with the Timurids they can't join a war defending them. However, they may be able upon conclusion of their war, not sure exactly because of DotF.

 

[FrosT37]

If the Ottomans are at war with the Timurids they can't join a war defending them. However, they may be able upon conclusion of their war, not sure exactly because of DotF.

No, I'm pretty sure they won't be able to.

Timurids can only call to arms allies. If they are at war right now with the Ottomans, it is the best time to strike. If you wait and they peace out with the Ottomans, you won't be able to attack them without the Ottomans joining.

Go for it.

 

[vranasm]

thanks guys, I kinda thought so...great opportunity presents itself .

 

[kente]

Ottomans can't join lately, because they are DotF and not ally. The DotF called at army fire only at the beginning of war and not later.
BUT if after the war, Ottoaman ally with Timurid then Timurid will be able to call them