Sultan Selim Yavuz | The Lion of the Ottoman Empire βοΈπ₯
Sultan Selim I (Yavuz) ruled only for 8 years (1512β1520), yet he transformed the Ottoman Empire into a global superpower. Known for his fierce leadership, military brilliance, and strategic vision, Selim defeated the Safavids, conquered the Mamluk Empire, and expanded Ottoman lands across three continents.
Under his rule, the Ottomans became the protectors of the Holy Cities β Makkah and Madinah β marking one of the most important turning points in Islamic and world history.
This documentary covers his rise, major battles, reforms, personal character, and the legacy he left to his son, Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.
The Ottoman Empire: The Classical Age 1300β1600 β Halil Δ°nalcΔ±k
The Ottoman Centuries β Lord Kinross
Cambridge History of Turkey β Volume 2
Turkish Historical Society (TTK) Archives
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