PBS: Islam Empires of Faith (section 3) Viewing and Note ...

Selim the Grim (Selim I) was responsible for executing the Sh’ia Muslims on the Ottoman Empire’s border. This tension between the Ottomans and the Safavids (who were Sh’ia Muslims) continues to cause problems between modern day Iran and Iraq. 19:05 Suleiman . Ruled 1520 – 1566 – considered the greatest Ottoman ruler ................
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