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What year did Murad III become the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire?

  • 1574

  • 1556

  • 1582

  • 1601

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Murad III ascended to the throne as the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire in 1574. He inherited a vast and powerful empire, stretching from the Balkans to the Middle East and North Africa. Murad's reign was marked by military campaigns, including the successful conquest of Cyprus from the Venetians. He also implemented administrative reforms and patronized the arts, leaving a lasting legacy on the Ottoman Empire.
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