Alexander the Great: Conqueror of the World and Founder of Empires
by Introduction Alexander the Great (356–323 BCE) is widely regarded as one of the most successful military leaders and conquerors in history. His empire, at its …
Category: Kings & Emperors
Ahmad Shah Durrani: The Founder of the Durrani Empire and Father of Modern Afghanistan
Introduction Ahmad Shah Durrani, also known as Ahmad Shah Abdali, is considered the founder of modern Afghanistan and the first ruler of the Durrani Empire. …
Osman I: The Founder of the Ottoman Empire
Introduction Osman I (1258–1326), also known as Osman Gazi, was the founder of the Ottoman Empire, one of the most powerful empires in world history. …
Saladin: The Sultan of Egypt and Syria, Hero of the Crusades
Introduction Saladin (1137–1193 CE), known in Arabic as Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub, is one of the most iconic figures in medieval history, especially renowned …
Mehmed II: The Conqueror of Constantinople and Architect of the Ottoman Empire
Introduction Mehmed II (1432–1481 CE), also known as Mehmed the Conqueror or Fatih Sultan Mehmed, was the seventh Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and one …
Tariq ibn Ziyad: The Conqueror of Al-Andalus
Introduction Tariq ibn Ziyad (d. 720 CE) is one of the most significant figures in Islamic history, renowned for his role in the Muslim conquest …
Mahmud of Ghazni: The Sultan of Conquest and Culture
Introduction Mahmud of Ghazni (971–1030 CE), also known as Yamin ad-Dawla Mahmud, was the first ruler to carry the title of Sultan, and is widely …
Umar ibn al-Khattab: The Just Caliph
Introduction Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA), also known as Umar al-Farooq, was the second caliph of Islam and one of the closest companions of the Prophet …