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Did Suleiman II engage in significant building projects?

  • Many mosques built

  • No, focused on reforms

  • Extensive palaces erected

  • He restored the Hagia Sophia

Answer

No, unlike his great-grandfather Suleiman the Magnificent, Suleiman II did not engage in major construction or building projects during his reign. Instead, he directed his efforts primarily toward administrative and financial reforms, prioritizing the improvement of governance and the effective management of the Ottoman Empire.
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