How did Mehmed II create a Muslim Superpower? - History of the Ottoman Empire under Mehmed II

How did Mehmed II create a Superpower? - History of the Ottoman Empire under Mehmed II

Mehmed the Conqueror. The man that brought the Byzantine Empire to its knees and showed the world what a formidable foe the Ottoman Empire could really be. A man of power, wisdom, and creativity. He was a sultan for the ages and a legend that would make its way into history books around the globe. His life was like a movie that millions would pay to watch. But how did young Mehmed II become the fabled conqueror?...

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[nenenindonu]

Mehmed II's mostly known for his conquest of Constantinople but he also conquered many other key regions such as Crimea, Morea, Trebizond, Otranto, ...

[nenenindonu]

Mehmed II's often compared to Selim I & Suleiman I but most view him as the greatest Ottoman in fact both of his successors reaped the fruits of his sophisticated and visionary rule

[Dripxxl-ik]

At age 21 he conquered Roman capital and ended Medival age.
Imagine what he would do if he lived longer

[Ozgur]

I always found Murad II as a mysterious person. He was a powerful ruler and very good military commander. But at the same time he was a pious person who was deeply concerned about the punishments of afterlife. His retirement looks like a religious recluse following a simple amd modest life. He somewhat reminds me the personal struggles of Friedrich II.

[parasite]

Mehmed II: As a sultan, I order you to ascend back to the throne.

Murad II: no f**** choice.

[AltaicGigachad]

Turks indeed had a decisive role in triggering historical major events like the Migration Period, Crusades, shaping the history of Balkans, Islamization of Northern India, Age of Discovery as well as ending the Middle Ages with the conquest of Constantinople, fall of the Roman Empire

[Knowledgia]

Who do you think was the best Ottoman Sultan and why? 🤔
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[mousben]

for us muslims, he is considered as a legendary hero

[MrKhan]

The Mehmad ll was not only the Sultan of Ottoman Empire but the prophecy of beloved prophet pbuh.

[nathanruben]

For Ottomans, tributes are very very important. If you fail to pay it because of imcompetent management or not wishing to pay, you are asking for war and Ottomans would definetely give in the upcoming seasons...

[altunaze]

There is message and order about Christians by Sultan Mehmed:

The below is a Ahdnama (Declaration) from Sultan Mehmed II El Fatih (The Conqueror) in 1463

(Mehmet – son of Murat Khan, The victorious)

The command of the honorable, sublime Sultan’s sign and shining seal of the conqueror of the world is as follows:

“I, Sultan Mehmet Khan inform the world that the ones who possess this imperial edict, the Bosnian Franciscans, have got into my good graces, so I command:

Let nobody bother or disturb those who are mentioned, nor their churches. Let them dwell in peace in my empire. And let those who have become refugees live and be safe. Let them return and let them settle down their monasteries without fear in all the countries of my empire.

Neither my royal highness, nor my viziers or employees, nor my servants, nor any of the citizens of my empire shall insult or disturb them. Let nobody attack, insult or endanger neither their life or their property or the property of their church. Even if they bring somebody from abroad into my country, they are allowed to do so.

As I have graciously issued this imperial edict, I hereby take my great oath: In the name of the Creator of the earth and heaven (Allah), the one who feeds all creatures, and in the name of the seven Mustafas and our great Messenger (Muhammad PbuH), and in the name of the sword I have, nobody shall do contrary to what has been written, as long as they are obedient and faithful to my command.”

[oldgamer]

What about Selim 1??? He was a bad ass legend.. He ruled for 8 years only.. Beating the Savavids and Mamluks.. Upgrading Ottoman navy and military tactics.. He was also a great man of wisdom and a good father...

[magandakarta]

Absolute chad. A great man. Not only by conquering but also devoloping the empire,

[Men_Lessns]

Based Mehmet II As A Kurd Iam Proud Of Him Altho iam Not Turk But still We are One Ummah❤

[Sam-wtcx]

Mehmed II was not only a great military strategist but also had keen interest in science, history, philosophy & the renaissance culture. He was ahead of his time & no other Ottoman Sultan can rival him. Its a tragedy he died at 49 otherwise, he was planning full scale invasion of kingdom of Naples & already conquered otranto to use as a spring board to italy. His dealth really robbed of what would have been a spectacular war

[iceblu]

Although the past between us was dark, I wish our countries will prosper together. Long live the Duster Brotherhood! I also love the turkish baklava!
Greetings to my Türkish fellows from Romania! 🐺🇷🇴🫱🫲🇹🇷 🐺

[GodSIRrr]

Im a christian South korean so I basically have nothing to do with him but this man was a true legend

[Realite]

He speaks 9 languages, amazing intelligent warrior with many knowledge about technique biology mathematics religions etc.

[TheWillofD]

Mehmed 2 the conqueror was not only a great strategist but also a renowed erudite,
He had a strong interest in ancient Greek and medieval Byzantine civilization.

His heroes were  Achilles and Alexander the Great and he could discuss Christian religion with some authority.

He was reputed to be fluent in several languages, including Turkish,  Serbian,  Arabic,  Persian,  Greek and Latin.

At times, he assembled the Ulama, or learned Muslim teachers, and caused them to discuss theological problems in his presence. During his reign, mathematics, astronomy, and theology reached their highest level among the Ottomans.

His social circle included a number of humanists and sages such as Ciriaco de' Pizzicolli of Ancona,  Benedetto Dei of Florence and Michael Critobulus of Imbros,  who mentions Mehmed as a Philhellene thanks to his interest in Grecian antiquities and relics. It was on his orders that the Parthenon and other Athenian monuments were spared destruction

(From wikipedia)

[rnz]

Tirana wasn’t the capital of Albania, during that time it didn’t even exist as a city. Tirana was officially founded in 1614 by the Albanian general Sulejman Bargjini. The capital of the League of Lezhë during this time and the main stronghold of Skanderbeg was Kruja