Kanuni Sultan Süleyman, also known as Suleiman the Magnificent, was the tenth Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, reigning from 1520 to 1566. He is renowned for his significant legal reforms, which earned him the title "Kanuni," meaning "the Lawgiver." His reign marked the peak of the empire's territorial expansion and cultural achievements. Süleyman's military campaigns extended the empire into Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. He is also remembered for his patronage of the arts, architecture, and literature, with notable contributions including the construction of the Süleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul. His legacy continues to influence modern Turkey and the broader region.