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Selim the Grim: the Sultan who conquered the Middle East at that time during his short reign, as well as being victorious at the Battle of Chaldiran!



Selim the Grim (October 10,1470-Septemer 22,1520) conquered the entire Middle East in show that he controlled the Islamic world. At the Battle of Chaldiran, Selim defeated Shia Ismail I and his Safavid Army, temporarily seizing Tabriz, but the rapidly evacuated. Selim also killed off all political enemies, including his own sons/family. 

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