Q
Medium 1 Mark
Islamic Studies Caliphate & Rulers: From the Rightly Guided Caliphs to the Ottoman Caliphate
Which Ottoman Sultan transferred the Caliphate to Istanbul?
Explanation
Selim I (918–926 AH) conquered Egypt and transferred the title of Caliph from the Abbasid shadow caliphate in Cairo to Istanbul.
Reference: Islamic Studies - Caliphate & Rulers , Page 10
Hint
After conquering Egypt, Selim I became the custodian of the two Holy Mosques as well.
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