1566 A.D. A slow decline (1566 - 1574 A.D.).: At Suleyman I's death, his son Selim II rules. However, he is not like his father. He never goes to fight battles and his government is unstable. During his reign the Turkish fleet is smashed at the Battle of Lepanto in Greece. (jan 1, 1566 – jan 1, 1574)
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jan 1, 1566
jan 1, 1574
~ 8 years