Murad III was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1574 to 1595. He was born on July 4, 1546, and was the son of Suleiman the Magnificent. His reign is noted for military campaigns against the Safavid Empire and the Habsburg Monarchy, as well as for internal strife within the empire. During Murad III's rule, the empire experienced cultural growth, particularly in the arts and architecture. He was known for his patronage of poetry and miniature painting. His reign ended with his death on January 16, 1595, and he was succeeded by his son, Mehmed III.