Description: (Sultan of the Ottoman Empire)
Mehmed II, also known as Mehmed the Conqueror, was a powerful leader who ruled the Ottoman Empire twice. He defeated a crusade led by John Hunyadi and strengthened the Ottoman Navy in his first reign. Mehmed's most significant achievement was the conquest of Constantinople at the young age of 21, ending the Byzantine Empire. He claimed the title of caesar of Rome and continued his conquests in Anatolia and Southeast Europe, implementing political and social reforms and promoting arts and sciences. Mehmed's rebuilding efforts transformed Constantinople into a prosperous imperial capital.