Suleiman the Magnificent and Ottoman Decline

<p>The reign of Suleiman the Magnificent was the high point of the Ottoman Empire, but for centuries, it has also been pegged as the beginning of the empire's long, slow decline into irrelevance. Is this true? Was Suleiman's reign simultaneously the best of times and the beginning of the end?</p><p>Support us by supporting our sponsors!</p><p><strong>Quip</strong> - When you go to <a href="http://getquip.com/tides" target="_blank">getquip.com/tides</a> you'll get your first refill for FREE</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>