Question

Who was the Ottoman ruler who expanded the empire's territory and established Islam as the official religion?
Answered by GPT-4o mini
The Ottoman ruler known for expanding the empire's territory and establishing Islam as the official religion was Sultan Mehmed II, also known as Mehmed the Conqueror. He reigned from 1444 to 1446 and again from 1451 to 1481. Mehmed II is best known for his conquest of Constantinople in 1453, which marked the end of the Byzantine Empire and significantly expanded the Ottoman Empire. His conquest solidified Islam's prominence within the empire, and he took significant steps to promote Islamic culture and governance.