1520 A.D. Suleyman I reigns (1520 - 1566 A.D.). One of the best known and most powerful leaders of the empire is Suleyman I, known as Suleyman the Magnificent. He conquers parts of western Asia and southeast Europe in his desire to convert people to Islam. The Ottoman Empire reaches its peak under his rule. (jan 1, 1520 – jan 1, 1566)
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jan 1, 1520
jan 1, 1566
~ 46 years