Overview
Suleiman II spent nearly forty years in confinement before the army raised him to the throne in 1687, in the middle of the war with the Holy League. His short reign saw a partial recovery.
Rise to Power
He succeeded his brother Mehmed IV, whom the army deposed after the defeat at Mohács in 1687.
Rule and Achievements
- Faced the loss of Belgrade to the Habsburgs in 1688
- Appointed Köprülü Fazıl Mustafa Pasha grand vizier in 1689; he reformed the finances and retook Belgrade in 1690
Legacy
He died in 1691 and was succeeded by his brother Ahmed II.