Selim I

Selim I, also known as Selim the Resolute, was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1512 to 1520. He is notable for expanding the empire significantly, particularly through military conquests in the Middle East, including the capture of Mamluk Egypt and the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. His reign marked the Ottomans' emergence as a major power in the Islamic world. Selim I implemented administrative reforms, strengthened the empire's infrastructure, and fostered a culture of learning and arts. His legacy laid the groundwork for the empire's golden age under his successors.