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The Ottomans: Europe's Muslim Emperors

Season 1 Episode 2: Suleiman the Magnificent and Abdul Hamid II

Rageh Omaar delves into the Ottoman Empire's contrasting periods of flourishing and upheaval, examining the legacies of Suleiman the Magnificent's golden era in the 16th century and Abdul Hamid II's tumultuous reign in the 19th century.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Roots of the Ottomans

1. Roots of the Ottomans

Aired: Oct 6, 2013

The Ottomans' rise to power is explored, tracing their journey from humble be...

Episode 2 Suleiman the Magnificent and Abdul Hamid II

2. Suleiman the Magnificent and Abdul Hamid II

Aired: Oct 13, 2013

Rageh Omaar delves into the Ottoman Empire's contrasting periods of flourishi...

Episode 3 Mustafa Kemal-Ataturk

3. Mustafa Kemal-Ataturk

Aired: Oct 20, 2013

The crumbling of a former superpower is explored in the next episode, reveali...

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Info about The Ottomans: Europe's Muslim Emperors

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary, History