Sultan Bajazid II

Sultan Bajazid II, who ruled from 1481 to 1512, was the Ottoman Sultan responsible for significant architectural and cultural developments in the empire. He is particularly known for commissioning the construction of the grand Koza Han in Bursa, which served as a vital caravanserai for silk traders, marking the city as a hub of the silk industry within the Ottoman Empire. His reign was marked by advancements in trade, art, and architecture, with a legacy that continues to influence Turkish culture today.