By: Alexandra Bowles
Süleyman the Magnificent
-Selim the Grim: ruled before Suleyman and continued the Ottoman's expansion
-Ottoman imperialism reached its height when Suleyman reigned (1520-1566) -Suleyman promoted expansion in southwest Asia and Europe -In 1534, Suleyman conquered Baghdad, the Tigris valley, and the Euphrates valley -Suleyman kept Habsburg on the defensive during his reign -In 1521, Suleyman captured Belgrade -In 1521, Suleyman defeated and killed the king of Hungary in the battle of Mohács -Suleyman consolidated power north of the Danube -In 1529, Suleyman Sieged Vienna |
The Ottoman's Navy
-The Ottoman's became a major naval power under Suleyman's reign
-The Ottomans already had their own Aegean and Black Sea fleets
-The Ottomans inherited the navy from the Mamluk rulers of Egypt
-Khayr al-Din Barbarossa Pasha became Suleyman's leading admiral
-Suleyman challenged Christian vessels in the Mediterranean and Portuguese fleets in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean
-The Ottomans seized the island of Rhodes from the Knights of St. John
-The Ottomans besiged Malta
-They secured Yemen and Aden
-They also dispatched a squadron to attack the Portuguese fleet at Diu in India
-The Ottomans already had their own Aegean and Black Sea fleets
-The Ottomans inherited the navy from the Mamluk rulers of Egypt
-Khayr al-Din Barbarossa Pasha became Suleyman's leading admiral
-Suleyman challenged Christian vessels in the Mediterranean and Portuguese fleets in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean
-The Ottomans seized the island of Rhodes from the Knights of St. John
-The Ottomans besiged Malta
-They secured Yemen and Aden
-They also dispatched a squadron to attack the Portuguese fleet at Diu in India
This very funny rap showdown between Suleyman the Magnificent and Peter the Great is surprisingly a fun way to learn more about Suleyman. However it may not be appropriate for all viewers due to some language so watch at your own discretion.