Suleiman the Lawgiver, also known as Suleiman I, was the tenth Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, reigning from 1520 to 1566. He is renowned for his significant legal reforms, which aimed to create a more organized and just legal system. His efforts earned him the title "Lawgiver" as he codified laws and established a framework that balanced the needs of the state and its citizens. Under Suleiman's rule, the Ottoman Empire reached its zenith, expanding its territory across Southeast Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. He was also a patron of the arts and architecture, commissioning stunning structures like the Suleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul. His reign is often seen as a golden age for the empire.