Selim II

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  • May 28, 1524

    Born

    Born in Constantinople
  • Sep 7, 1566

    Became Sultan

    Only survining son from execution inlike his two brothers
  • Aug 22, 1569

    Great fire of Istanbul broke out

  • Jan 28, 1570

    Conquest of Cyprus

  • Mar 20, 1574

    Tunisia is conquered

  • Dec 5, 1574

    Died

  • Problems did not become visible

    • began losing territory
    • allowed ministers to exercise more power
    • central bureaucracy lost links with rural areas
    • local offices grew corrupt, and taxes rose
    • corruption and palace intrigue grew