The Magnificent Century (2011)

2011 · 4 seasons · Drama, Action & Adventure

At the age of 26, when his reign began, Sultan Süleyman sought to build an empire more powerful than Alexander the Great and to render the Ottomans invincible. The television series shows Süleyman's consolidation of his power: Pargalı İbrahim being grand minister of state, reinforcing the rule of law throughout the empire, meeting foreign diplomats, and preparing for military campaigns, all set against the backdrop of the tension between Christian Europe and the Ottoman Empire.

Created by Timur Savcı. Starring Halit Ergenç, Nur Fettahoğlu, Meryem Uzerli, Engin Öztürk and Merve Boluğur.

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