An outstanding sultan of the Ottoman Empire, who led the empire to a flourishing era. Suleiman the Magnificent, the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, had a huge empire across Europe, Asia and Africa and led an elite troop. The Ottoman Empire stepped on the path of expansion under his leadership. In 1522, Suleiman the Magnificent captured Rhodes with 100,000 troops, thus removed a threat for the empire. In 1526, Suleiman defeated the Hungarian king in the Battle of Mohacs, and Hungary had fallen apart. The Ottoman Empire went deep into the hinterland of Europe and became an unprecedented power in Eastern Europe. After great success on the land, Suleiman cast his eyes at the sea. In 1538, the Ottoman fleet defeated the Spanish fleet and dominated the Mediterranean for 33 years! Under the leadership of Suleiman the Magnificent, the Ottoman Empire reached its heyday and maximized its expansion. Suleiman the Magnificent is one of the greatest monarchs in the history of Turkey and even of the world!