Sultan Mehmed:Fatihler Sultani

Sultan Mehmed II, also widely known as Mehmed the Conqueror and Fatih Sultan Mehmed, reigned as the Ottoman Sultan in two separate periods, from 1444 to 1446 and then again from 1451 to 1481. He is most famous for:

• Conquering Constantinople (present-day Istanbul) in 1453 at the young age of 21, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire and solidifying Ottoman power in the region.
• Expanding the Ottoman Empire significantly, conquering territories in
• the region.
• Expanding the Ottoman Empire significantly, conquering territories in Anatolia, Southeast Europe, and establishing his rule as far west as Bosnia.
• Implementing various reforms, including codifying laws and establishing an organized administrative system.
• Promoting the arts and sciences within the empire, fostering cultural development.
• He remains a revered figure in Turkey and parts of the wider Muslim world, considered a symbol of expansion and leadership. Many landmarks in Istanbul, such as the Fatih district, the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, and the Fatih Mosque, bear his name in his honor.