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Suleiman the Magnificent: The Rise and Expansion of the Ottoman Empire
TLDR Suleiman the Magnificent, ruler of the Ottoman Empire, led successful military campaigns to conquer Belgrade, Rhodes, Hungary, and Persia, solidifying Ottoman preeminence in Europe and the Muslim world. Despite facing internal unrest and setbacks, Suleiman consolidated his power and established himself as one of the greatest rulers in history.
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The Ottoman Empire, under the rule of Suleiman the Magnificent, reached its apex as the most powerful state in Europe and western Asia, with Suleiman leading the charge to conquer the fortress of Rhodes at any cost.
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Suleiman the Magnificent's reign marked a turning point in Ottoman history, transitioning from the expansive phase to consolidation and stable rule, despite the popular narrative of Ottoman decline after his death.
09:47
Suleiman the Magnificent consolidates his power after his father's death, eliminating any potential rivals and establishing himself as a just ruler, while also facing minor rebellions and appeasing the Janissaries.
14:31
Suleiman the Magnificent launches a major campaign to conquer Belgrade and successfully takes the city with little resistance, massacring the Hungarians and exiling the Serbs, opening the door to central Europe for the Ottomans.
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Suleyman the Magnificent engages in a 145-day-long siege of Rhodes, facing advanced defenses and suffering heavy casualties, but ultimately comes to an agreement with the Knights to allow them to leave the city unharmed.
24:46
Suleyman the Magnificent faces internal unrest and rebellions before setting his sights on conquering Hungary, a divided nation ripe for Ottoman raiding and conquest, with the added bonus of dealing a blow to the Habsburg dynasty.
29:16
Suleyman the Magnificent achieves a crushing victory over the Hungarian army, taking thousands of prisoners and effectively gaining control over Hungary, but instead of immediately pushing further into central Europe, he installs a puppet candidate for the Hungarian throne named John Zapolya, while also dealing with the rival claim of Ferdinand from the Habsburg dynasty.
33:59
Suleiman the Magnificent's attempt to siege Vienna in 1529 is unsuccessful due to delays caused by heavy rain and the lack of heavy artillery, resulting in his first major failure as Sultan.
38:39
Suleiman the Magnificent turns his attention towards Persia after a truce is reached with Charles V, launching a successful campaign and capturing key fortresses and the Safavid capital of Tabriz, solidifying Ottoman preeminence in the Muslim world and their control over Mesopotamia.
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Suleyman the Magnificent solidifies his power and expands the Ottoman Empire through successful military campaigns, including the capture of Tunis and the annexation of Hungary, establishing himself as the greatest ruler in Europe and beyond.
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Suleiman the Magnificent's reign and the state of the Ottoman Empire will be explored further in the next episode.
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