Selim I lives longer ?

Selim I was by all records one of the best ottoman ruler , the only problem was his death because of some cancer after "only" 8 years of rule.

But if he didn't have cancer and say live 10 , 20 if not more years will he continue to turn his realm into a powerhouse ? From what i understand he was a grim enemy of the safavids , so would he be able to conquest that empire and turn once more Persia into a turkish dominated region ?
 
Selim I was by all records one of the best ottoman ruler , the only problem was his death because of some cancer after "only" 8 years of rule.

But if he didn't have cancer and say live 10 , 20 if not more years will he continue to turn his realm into a powerhouse ? From what i understand he was a grim enemy of the safavids , so would he be able to conquest that empire and turn once more Persia into a turkish dominated region ?

What we know was that Selim I prepared for an invasion of Rhodes. That is definitly first target at the time he suppose to die but in this case doesn't.

He was 49 when he died, so I am not sure if he survives another 20 year... regardless, a remaining 10 years he would secure Rhodes. And I personally would also try to take Corfu if I were Selim. You can threaten Venice with it and/or create a bridge to Italy.

I doubt there will be a new Persian campaign or not one where Selim I survives till the end of the war.
 
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