Prominent journalist Hamid Mir's column titled "My Sultan" was published on the editorial page of the daily "Jang" Karachi on October 3. "My Sultan" is a Turkish drama which is being shown in Pakistan with Urdu translation and most people are watching it with interest. 

Sultan Suleiman


Thanks to Hamid Mir Sahib for sharing the impressions of the members of the Turkish delegation regarding this drama with his readers and also expressing his displeasure with Turkish President Abdullah Gul. On this occasion, Abdullah Gul said: Just ban this drama. ” These words of Abdullah Gul address his historical and social consciousness. As a history student, Rakim believes that Turkish President Abdullah Gul's disapproval of the drama is justified. 

Because in this drama the facts about the life of the tenth ruler of the Ottoman Caliphate "Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent" have been distorted. Therefore, it is important that

In 9 AD, the Ottoman Turks founded a state in Anatolia that spread from Anatolia to the heart of Europe. The Ottoman rule began with a small state that expanded to include three continents and seven seas. This rule of the Ottoman Turks lasted as a caliphate until 9. After the death of Saleem I, his son Suleiman ascended the throne at the age of 9 in the year 9 AD. (Sulaiman the Magnificient). Suleiman ruled with great splendor for almost half a century until his death (3 AD). Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent is a very important period not only in Ottoman history but also in the history of the world.

The reign of Solomon the Great was a period of expansion and conquest of the Ottoman Empire. He not only maintained the existence of the Ottoman Empire in line with the great powers of his time but also made it more stable and powerful. In 5 CE, Solomon conquered the famous Hungarian city of Belgrade. Belgrade was a very important city, a defensive front for Europeans on the Danube. In 5, he laid siege to the island of Rhodes, which lasted five months. And when Suleiman saw that the resistance of the besiegers was over, the Sultan offered very generous terms. He allowed the people of Rhodes to board their ships with all their weapons and equipment within twelve days. But it is a historical fact that the majority agreed to stay on the island under Turkish rule. They were given complete religious freedom. His taxes were waived for five years. After the conquest of Rhodes, the family traditions of the "Brave Knights" (Knights)

In 5 AD, Solomon the Great marched on Hungary, the third-largest front in his conquests. Hungary was considered a strong Christian force from a military point of view. In less than two hours, Hungary's fate was decided and Hungary became part of the Ottoman Empire. In 5 CE, Solomon advanced to Austria. Austria was part of the German Empire. In Solomon's time, Charles V was the greatest ruler of Europe. He appointed his brother Ferdinand as the ruler of Austria. On September 6, Solomon the Great reached the walls of the Austrian capital, Vienna. Austria called in one in ten men for military service. Ask for help from neighboring states. 

A new wall was built inside the city along with the old one. To further strengthen their defenses, they also destroyed the outskirts of the city so that the Turks could not take advantage of these areas to conquer Vienna. But the Austrians Despite all defensive preparations, Suleiman laid siege to Vienna. Ferdinand escaped before the siege. The siege of Vienna continued from 9 September to 5 October. Solomon the Great had to lift the siege to save it from being lost, but his conquests had now set their limits in Central Europe.

During the reign of Solomon the Great, the Ottoman Turks emerged as an invincible force in the seas as well as on land. The fleets of European countries were reluctant to compete with the Ottomans. Venice's centuries-old naval power also came to an end. Amir al-Bahr of Sulayman, Khair-ad-Din Barbarossa, fought the famous naval battle of Pre-Visa in the Mediterranean region and proved his naval superiority by defeating the Allies. Thanks to his naval power, Solomon conquered the provinces of Algeria and Tripoli, as well as several islands in the Aegean Sea, and incorporated them into the Ottoman Empire.

In 7 AD, Francis I, ruler of France, signed a treaty of friendship, peace, and trade with Solomon the Great, which resulted in the recognition of the Ottoman Empire in Europe. A treaty was signed in 1914 with the Pope, Emperor Charles, the King of France, and the Republic of Venice as parties. As a result, Ferdinand promised to pay the Sultan thirty thousand ducats a year as a tribute and was proud to be called the brother of his master Sultan's minister.

One of the main reasons for the expansion of Solomon's empire was its military might and system. The famous historian Edward Creasy writes:

"As much as Solomon paid attention to the physical comfort and moral supervision of his troops, it had nothing to do with the indifference shown to the unfortunate soldiers in the armies of his rivals."

The reign of Solomon the Great was not only a period of conquests, but the Ottoman Empire had reached its zenith in terms of size, strength, power, and prosperity. Solomon paid as much attention to the administration of the country as he did to the victories. He divided this great empire into 21 provinces. Divided these provinces into Sanjaks (districts) which numbered 7. He set up a system of wilayah and sanjak, which was supervised by government-appointed officers. Suleiman also paid attention to the feudal system and enacted legislation to eradicate corruption.

The laws that were made for the people became known as the law of the people. The laws that Solomon made for his non-Muslim subjects were a clear example of his tolerance and enlightenment. The famous historian Lord Eversley writes of Solomon's legislation:

"It is noteworthy that Solomon was given the title of 'Great' by his European contemporaries. In Turkey, he was known as "Al-Qanuni". His era is marked by reforms in all branches of law, aimed at establishing justice. ”

Solomon's era is also memorable in terms of literature. Abdul Baqi, the greatest poet of the Ottoman Empire, belonged to that period. Solomon was highly esteemed by scholars and was himself a poet and writer. His scholarly taste can be gauged from the fact that he used to write daily events during the war. His diaries are an authoritative source on the history of the Ottoman Empire.

Solomon was also interested in construction. It was during this period that the Sulaymaniyah Mosque was built, an unparalleled example of Turkish architecture. In addition, Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent built beautiful and magnificent buildings in Constantinople, Baghdad, Konya, and other cities. He built a large canal in Constantinople and hospitals in all major cities during his time.

As far as the personal life of Solomon the Great is concerned, his attributes are proof of his greatness. His wisdom, fairness, generosity, kindness, and good morals were proverbial. His God-given mental faculties were the fulfillment of his character. Edward Cressy describes Solomon's character in these words:

"As a human being, he was passionate and sincere and honorably free from lust, which had brought many of his people into disrepute. We must remember his great courage, his military intelligence, his high adventures, his enthusiasm, his enthusiasm for science and art, his victories, and his wise legislation. ”

Eversley writes: "There was no luxury in his personal life." Dr. Uzair, a Turkish expert, writes:

"Her family life was spotless. He was especially known for his kindness. Justice was his special style and in his court, there was no distinction of race, color, and religion. The welfare of the people was his concern. ”

Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, as the ruler of the government and in terms of his role, set a great example for future rulers.