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People: Juan Bautista Topete
Topic: Bay of Fundy Campaign
Location: Alcolea del Pinar Castilla-La Mancha Spain

Suleiman, realizing that conditions in the Porte …

Years: 1555 - 1555

Suleiman, realizing that conditions in the Porte and abroad will not permit the high expenses of an all-out war against Persia despite an excellent chance of success, finally despairs of defeating his elusive enemies and makes peace with the Safavid rulers at Amasya in 1555.

However, this first formal peace between the Ottomans and the Safavids offers no clear solution to the problems confronting the sultan on his eastern frontier.

Under the terms of the peace, ...