reigned 1520–1566 CEReputable sourceWell documented
Suleiman the Magnificent
On the timeline · around reigned 1520–1566 CE ·
What happened
Under Suleiman the Magnificent, the empire reached its zenith, stretching from Hungary to the Persian Gulf and from Crimea to North Africa. His armies took Belgrade and Rhodes and dominated the Mediterranean.
Why it matters
Suleiman's 46-year reign was the high noon of Ottoman power — militarily, politically and culturally the empire's golden age.
Sources
- World History Encyclopedia. Suleiman the Magnificent · Reputable source