List of All Sultans of the Ottoman Empire.

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There are 36 sultans in the Ottoman Empire.

Sultans	Reign	Short History
Osman I	1299–1326	Founder of the Ottoman Empire; established the Ottoman principality in northwestern Anatolia.
Orhan I	1326–1362	Expanded Ottoman territory, captured Bursa, and extended the empire's reach into the Balkans.
Murad I	1362–1389	Murad I was known for his military campaigns, expanding Ottoman territories into the Balkans and Anatolia. He was killed in battle against the Serbs at the Battle of Kosovo in 1389.
Bayezid I	1389–1402	Known as Yıldırım (the Thunderbolt); expanded Ottoman territory but was defeated and captured by the Timurid Empire at the Battle of Ankara.
Mehmed I	1413–1421	Restored stability to the Ottoman Empire after the defeat at Ankara and initiated reforms to strengthen central authority.
Murad II	1421–1444, 1446–51	Faced internal rebellions and external threats but ultimately expanded Ottoman territory in the Balkans and Anatolia.
Mehmed II	1444–46, 1451–81	Captured Constantinople in 1453, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire; expanded Ottoman territories into the Balkans and Anatolia.
Bayezid II	1481–1512	Focused on consolidating Ottoman rule and maintaining peace within the empire.
Selim I	1512–1520	Expanded Ottoman territory significantly by conquering the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt and the Levant.
Suleiman I	1520–1566	Known as Suleiman the Magnificent; presided over the Ottoman Empire's golden age, expanding its territories and fostering cultural achievements.
Selim II	1566–1574	Faced internal unrest and military challenges, including conflicts with the Safavid Empire.
Murad III	1574–1595	Military campaigns in the Caucasus and conflicts with the Safavids characterized his reign.
Mehmed III	1595–1603	Continued military campaigns in the Caucasus and Europe but faced internal unrest, including the revolt of the Janissaries.
Ahmed I	1603–1617	Focused on administrative reforms and patronage of the arts during his relatively peaceful reign.
Mustafa I	1617–18, 1622–23	Faced challenges from his brothers for the throne and was deposed twice during his reign.
Osman II	1618–1622	Faced opposition from the Janissaries and was eventually deposed and executed.
Murad IV	1623–1640	His reign was marked by military campaigns against the Safavids and strict social and legal reforms.
Ibrahim	1640–1648	His reign was characterized by lavish spending, leading to financial difficulties for the empire.
Mehmed IV	1648–1687	Faced military defeats and internal unrest, including the siege of Vienna and the deposition of the sultanate.
Suleiman II	1687–1691	Faced challenges from rebellions and conflicts with the Habsburgs.
Ahmed II	1691–1695	His reign saw the Ottoman Empire facing military defeats and internal strife
Mustafa II	1695–1703	Faced military campaigns against the Habsburgs and Russians, marking the beginning of the empire's decline.
Ahmed III	1703–1730	His reign saw significant territorial losses and internal reforms.
Mahmud I	1730–1754	Faced challenges from rebellions and conflicts with the Persians and Austrians.
Osman III	1754–1757	The reign was short and uneventful. He focused on administrative reforms but was unable to address the empire's deeper problems.
Mustafa III	1757–1774	Mustafa III's reign saw conflicts with Russia and Austria, particularly in the Russo-Turkish War of 1768–1774. He implemented administrative and military reforms but was unable to prevent further territorial losses.
Abdul Hamid I	1774–1789	Abdul Hamid I's reign saw the Ottoman Empire face increasing pressure from European powers and internal strife. He attempted to implement reforms to modernize the empire but faced opposition from conservative elements.
Selim III	1789–1807	Selim III's reign was marked by efforts to reform the Ottoman military and administration. However, his reforms faced opposition from conservative elements, including the Janissaries, who eventually staged a coup and deposed him.
Mustafa IV	1807–1808	Mustafa IV's reign was short and tumultuous. He faced challenges from rival claimants to the throne and was eventually deposed and executed by his brother Mahmud II.
Mahmud II	1808–1839	Mahmud II's reign was marked by efforts to modernize the Ottoman Empire and centralize power. He implemented numerous reforms, including the abolition of the Janissaries and the adoption of a European-style army.
Abdulmejid I	1839–1861	Abdulmejid I's reign saw the continuation of reforms aimed at modernizing the Ottoman Empire. He implemented measures to promote education, industry, and infrastructure development.
Abdulaziz	1861–1876	Abdulaziz's reign saw further efforts to modernize the Ottoman Empire, including the construction of railways and telegraph lines. However, his reign was also marked by financial difficulties and growing European influence.
Murad V	1876	Murad V's reign was short and troubled. He suffered from mental illness and was deposed after just three months on the throne.
Abdul Hamid II	1876–1909	Abdul Hamid II's reign saw the Ottoman Empire face increasing pressure from European powers and internal strife. He implemented authoritarian measures to maintain control, earning him the nickname "Abdul the Damned."
Mehmed V	1909–1918	Mehmed V's reign saw the Ottoman Empire enter World War I on the side of the Central Powers. The empire suffered significant losses during the war, leading to its eventual dissolution.
Mehmed VI	1918–1922	Mehmed VI was the last Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. His reign saw the empire's final collapse and the establishment of the Republic of Turkey under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.