Sultan Bayezid II (1447–1512) was the eighth Ottoman Sultan, ruling from 1481 to 1512. Known for his piety and focus on internal stability, Bayezid II worked to rebuild and strengthen the Ottoman Empire after the conquests of his father, Mehmed the Conqueror. His reign was marked by efforts to consolidate power, promote infrastructure, and foster intellectual and cultural advancements. While not as expansionist as his predecessors, Bayezid’s rule saw the successful quelling of revolts and the continuation of Ottoman growth in Europe and the Middle East. One of his significant acts was offering refuge to Jews expelled from Spain during the Spanish Inquisition in 1492, further enriching the Ottoman Empire’s cultural and intellectual landscape. However, his later years were fraught with internal conflict, particularly with his son, Selim I, who ultimately forced his abdication in 1512.

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Sultan Bayezid II and the Jews expelled from Spain

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