Suleiman the Magnificent: Peak Power of the Ottoman Empire — Fexingo History
FexingoSuleiman the Magnificent, the tenth and longest-reigning sultan of the Ottoman Empire, presided over its golden age in the 16th century. This show examines his transformative reign (1520–1566), when Ottoman power stretched from Budapest to Basra, and from Algiers to Tabriz. Lucas and Luna guide listeners through Suleiman's military campaigns in Europe and Asia, his codification of Ottoman law (Kan... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 178 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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When Suleiman the Magnificent ruled the Ottoman Empire at its zenith, his domain spanned three continents and controlled the ancient trade routes between East and West. But the rise of Portuguese naval power in the Indian Ocean threatened to bypass O... more
Suleiman the Magnificent is remembered as the lawgiver and conqueror, but who actually ran the empire day to day? In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the grand viziers who served under Suleiman, from the brilliant but doomed Pargalı Ibrahim Pasha... more
When we think of the Ottoman Empire under Suleiman the Magnificent, we picture Topkapi Palace, the Süleymaniye Mosque, and Constantinople. But the sultan spent nearly as much time in Edirne — the old Ottoman capital in Thrace. This episode explores E... more
This episode dives into the legal legacy of Suleiman the Magnificent, who was known in the Ottoman Empire as Kanuni, 'the Lawgiver.' We explore how he systematized the kanun, a secular legal code that worked alongside the sharia to administer a vast ... more
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Two hosts guide listeners through the life and reign of a 16th-century Ottoman sultan, combining military history, law, architecture, and culture to illuminate the peak of imperial power. Episodes commonly explore major campaigns (Rhodes, Mohács, Vienna, Preveza) alongside nuanced topics like the Kanun, patronage of Mimar Sinan, Iznik ceramics, and the sultan's self-fashioning as the “Lawgiver.” The show often threads political strategy with personal narratives—court intrigue, royal marriages, and the succession politics that shaped a vast empire—delivering accessible, narrative-driven history that resonates with listeners who enjoy deep dives into empire-building, diplomacy, and cultural transformation. A notable strength is the blend of m... more
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