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Rulers

Rulers and political authorities whose decisions shaped communities, law, and historical memory.

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Ottoman · 1299–1922 · 2 FIGURES IN THIS ERA

Mehmed II

Captured Constantinople in 1453 and transformed it into the Ottoman imperial capital.

Expanded Ottoman power and became known for codifying imperial law.

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