THE «GOLDEN AGE» OF THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE: HISTORICALCULTURAL, AND POLITICAL CHARACTERISTIC

This article presents a historical and political analysis of the Ottoman Empire, which in the 16th century emerged as a powerful state across Eurasia, strengthening its territory through military campaigns and diplomatic relations. Under the rule of Suleiman I (1520-1566), the empire reached its peak in political, economic, and cultural development, marking the so-called «Golden Age». During this time, the Ottoman Empire was recognized as a state that influenced world civilization and had an established legal system. Suleiman's reign is notable not only for naval power but also for legal reforms and achievements in culture and architecture. The purpose of the study is to comprehensively analyze the political, legal and cultural development of the Ottoman Empire during the reign of Suleiman I, to identify the essence and content of its "golden age", as well as to determine the contribution of the Ottoman Empire to the formation of political stability, the legal system and cultural heritage of world civilization based on historical, comparative and systematic approaches. To reveal the academic significance of the topic, historical-comparative and systematic analysis methods were employed, supported by modern scholarly literature. Drawing upon the works of prominent researchers, the article explores the meaning of the «Golden Age» concept in relation to the Ottoman Empire and It highlights its contributions to political stability and cultural flourishing.

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