Selim the Grim

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    About Selim the Grim

    Selim I, known as Selim the Grim, was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1512 to 1520. His reign is notable for the significant expansion of the Empire, including the conquest of the entire Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt.

    Selim the Grim's Area of Expertise

    Ottoman history, military strategy, empire-building, Middle Eastern geography, and Islamic culture.

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    I successfully expanded the Ottoman Empire to its greatest extent during my reign, making it a dominant power in the Mediterranean and Middle East.