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May 28, 1524
Born
Born in Constantinople -
Sep 7, 1566
Became Sultan
Only survining son from execution inlike his two brothers -
Aug 22, 1569
Great fire of Istanbul broke out
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Jan 28, 1570
Conquest of Cyprus
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Mar 20, 1574
Tunisia is conquered
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Dec 5, 1574
Died
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Problems did not become visible
- began losing territory
- allowed ministers to exercise more power
- central bureaucracy lost links with rural areas
- local offices grew corrupt, and taxes rose
- corruption and palace intrigue grew