Selim

Selim I

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  • Oct 10, 1470

    Birth

    Yavuz Sultan Selim was born on 10th October 1470 in Amasya, Ottoman Empire.
  • Oct 18, 1508

    Invaded Kars, Erzurum

    He organised three campaigns to Georgia against their continuos anti-Ottoman propagandas. With these successful campaigns Selim invaded Kars, Erzurum, Artvin (1508). ( Month & day not exactly known,)
  • Period: Apr 24, 1512 to Oct 18, 1520

    The Reign of Selim I

    The Reign of Selim I ( end date including month and day not exactly known,)
  • Apr 25, 1512

    Selim I became sultan

    Selim I became sultan
  • May 14, 1513

    Selim I assists Babur

    Selim 1 gave Babur artillery and men in order to help him with his conquests. This led to the basis of Mogul-Ottoman relations.
  • Oct 18, 1514

    The Battle of Chaldiran

    Sultan Selim Iat the Battle of Chaldiran. ( month and day not exactly known)
  • Jan 17, 1516

    Battle of Marij Dabiq

    Won against Al-Ashraf Qansuh al-Ghawri of Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt; Syria and Palestine under Ottoman rule.
  • Jun 5, 1516

    Defeats the Mamluks

    Selim I defeats the Mamluks at the Battle of Merc-i Dabik and kills Sultan Kansu Gavri; Syria is conquered.
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  • Oct 29, 1517

    Battle of Ridaniya

    Defeated Tuman bay II of Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt. Egypt under rule of the Ottomans. Selim takes title of caliph.
  • Sep 20, 1520

    Death of Selim I

    Death of Selim, Exceeded the throne to his Suleyman (The Magnificent) shortly after