Selim I

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1. When was Selim I born?October 10, 1470, Amasya, Ottoman Empire
2. When did Selim I die?September 22, 1520, Çorlu, Ottoman Empire
3. What is the pen name?Mahlas
4. Who was Selim I and when did he become sultan?Selim I was an Ottoman sultan born in 1470. He became sultan in 1512 after a rebellion against his father and brothers.
5. What big battles did Selim I win?He won the Battle of Chaldiran in 1514 against the Safavid Empire. He also conquered Syria, Palestine, and Egypt in 1516-17, defeating the Mamluk Sultanate.

Safavid Empire: A Persian empire that ruled from 1501 to 1736, known for its Shi'a Islam and rivalry with the Ottoman Empire.
Mamluk Sultanate: A state that ruled Egypt and Syria from the 13th to the 16th century, characterized by a military elite of slave soldiers.
Caliphate: The institution of the Caliph, the chief Muslim civil and religious ruler, regarded in Sunni Islam as the successor of Muhammad.
Gunpowder Empires: A term used for empires like the Ottomans, Safavids, and Mughals that utilized firearms and artillery effectively in warfare.