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Mehmed's few years in power did not
produce much that would last. Most of his powers went into years of war
against Austria — where the Ottomans saw more victories than losses, but
little of substance.Tensions inside the empire, especially
in Anatolia, didn't make things easier for Mehmed. Ottoman institutions
declined, and there were many revolts among the many, both peasants and land
owners, who were affected by the weakened land tenure system. The sultan was
never able to suppress these widespread revolts before his death in 1603.
BIOGRAPHY
1566: Born in Manisa.
1595: Mehmed becomes sultan after Murad
3 and inherits a difficult war against Austria that had started 2 years
earlier.
1596: Mehmed becomes directly active in the war, securing victories
at Erlau and Hachova.
1601: The Ottomans takes control over the fortress of Kaniza
(today's Croatia).
1603: War breaks out with Persia.
— December 22: Dies in Istanbul.