Caliph·Later empires
Suleiman the Magnificent Becomes Sultan
- Date
- 30 September 1520 CE926 AH506 years ago
- Place
- Istanbul
- People
- Suleiman I, Selim I
Suleiman I succeeded his father, Selim I, as Ottoman sultan in September 1520 CE. Most sources date his accession to 30 September. He ruled until 1566, one of the longest reigns in Ottoman history. Under his rule the empire took Belgrade and Rhodes and reached its greatest extent in Europe. He also issued a major codification of Ottoman law.
Why it matters
His reign marked the peak of Ottoman power, with the empire extending across North Africa, the Balkans and Hungary.