Selim II

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1. When was Selim II born?May 28, 1524
2. Where was Selim II born?Constantinople, Ottoman Empire
3. When did Selim II die?December 15, 1574
4. What is the reign?1566 – 1574
5. What is the parentage?Son of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and Hurrem Sultan
6. Who was Selim II and when did he become sultan?Selim II was the son of the famous Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. He became the ruler of the Ottoman Empire in 1566.

Ottoman Empire: A powerful and long-lasting empire founded by Turkic tribes, which dominated southeastern Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa for centuries.
Sultan: The supreme ruler of the Ottoman Empire, holding absolute political and religious authority.
Grand Vizier: The chief minister of the Ottoman government, responsible for the administration and execution of imperial policy.
Battle of Lepanto: A decisive naval battle fought in 1571 between the Holy League and the Ottoman Empire, resulting in a significant Christian victory.