Monday, October 7, 2013

Historical Figures of the Ottoman Empire

Mehmed II -Ruled from 1444 to 1446
Mehmed II was a statesman and a military leader. He was also interested in
literature, fine arts and monumental architecture. He took the name "conqueror" (faith) after the conquest of Istanbul on 29th May 1453.              

Mehmed  II

Selim I -Ruled from 1512 to 1520
He extended the empire to Syria, the Hejaz, and Egypt and raised the Ottomans to leadership of the Muslim world.

Selim I
Selim I

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  1. This is my favorite thing!!! It is so interesting!
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