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Sulayman I, the Magnificent. When Selim the Grim took power from his father Bayezid II, he killed his four brothers and their seven sons and three sons of his own and left only Sulayman alive to inherit the throne.

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Who was Selim the Grim?

Selim the Grim was "Selim I" an Ottoman Sultan of Turkey (1470-1520), nicknamed Yavuz, meaning 'the Grim. One of the Great Ottoman Turks who lead Turks to further expansion of the Ottoman Empire.


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Selim the Grim's capture of Mecca, Medina, and Cairo in the early 16th century was significant because it solidified the Ottoman Empire's status as a dominant power in the Islamic world. By taking control of these key religious sites, Selim positioned the Ottomans as the leading caliphs, enhancing their legitimacy and influence over Muslim populations. This expansion also allowed the Ottomans to control important trade routes and consolidate their power in the region, contributing to the empire's prosperity and cultural flourishing.


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He was succeeded by his son Selim II (1524-1574).Suleiman I, also known as Kanuni, and styled Suleiman the Magnificent, lived from 1494 to 1566.He ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1520 to 1566 as its 10th Sultan, succeeding his father Selim I (sultan 1512 to 1520). Both Suleiman's father and his son each ruled for about 8 years, while Suleiman ruled for more than 45 years.


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