The Ottoman Empire reached the zenith of its power while it was under the sovereignty of Suleiman the Magnificent, making it one of the most powerful states in the world at that time. It used the traditional religious Sharia (Islamic Law), and Qanun, as its legal system.
The Ottoman Empire was ruled with a vast legal code.
The Ottoman Empire, particularly under Suleiman the Magnificent, is known for its vast legal code. Suleiman unified Islamic law (Sharia) and secular laws (Qanun) into a comprehensive legal system that was applied throughout the empire. His reforms helped promote justice and governance among the empire's diverse populace.
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