Süleyman the Magnificent

Süleyman the Magnificent (1494–1566) was the Ottoman Empire's tenth and longest-reigning Sultan, known for his military conquests, legal reforms, and cultural achievements. Under his rule, the empire reached its peak in territorial expansion across Europe, Asia, and Africa. He modernized the legal system with comprehensive laws and supported arts, architecture, and learning, notably commissioning the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul. His leadership combined military prowess with administrative efficiency, shaping the Ottoman Empire's golden age and influencing its political and cultural legacy for centuries.