İskender Pasha (Ottoman Grand Vizier)

İskender Pasha was an influential Ottoman Grand Vizier during the 16th century, serving under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. As Grand Vizier, he was the highest-ranking official in the empire, overseeing the administration, military campaigns, and matters of state. İskender Pasha is noted for his military leadership, particularly in the campaigns against Persia, and for promoting infrastructure projects within the empire. His tenure was marked by efforts to strengthen the Ottoman state and enhance its power, contributing to the empire's expansion during a period of significant cultural and territorial growth.