Selim I, Sultan (turkey) : All Data

Selim I, also known as Selim the Grim, was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1512 to 1520. During his reign, he expanded the empire's territories through military conquests. One of the most significant wars that occurred under his rule was the Ottoman-Safavid War, which lasted from 1514 to 1517. In this war, Selim I led his forces to victory against the Safavid Empire, resulting in the annexation of eastern Anatolia and the capture of the city of Tabriz. Another notable conflict was the Ottoman-Mamluk War, which took place from 1516 to 1517. Selim I's forces defeated the Mamluk Sultanate, leading to the incorporation of Egypt and Syria into the Ottoman Empire.