A look at the best monarchs in history who made lives of people better
It would not be wrong to say that a ruler decides the fate of a kingdom. So if you look at the history of the world, there have been good leaders and bad leaders, dictators and best monarchs. Here’s a look at the greatest monarchs in history - rulers who made lives of their people better in every way.
Suleiman I of the Ottoman Empire
He ruled from November 6, 1494 – September 7, 1566 and was known as Suleiman the Magnificent. He was the monarch of the Ottoman Empire for 69 years, which is longer than Sultan. It was the golden age of the Ottoman Empire under him as he encompassed the Middle East, Southeastern Europe and Rhodes. He introduced some vital educational, legislative, taxation and criminal reforms.
James I of England
He was the first king of both England and Scotland and reigned from March 24, 1603 – March 27, 1625. Under him, literature and the fine arts flourished. He was the one who witnessed the rise of international trade through the British East India Company.
Meiji of Japan
He became the Emperor of Japan at the age of 14 and ruled from February 3, 1867 – July 30, 1912. When he started, Japan was a primitive nation but he made it rise to an industrial powerhouse. He was an important reason behind Japan becoming a major world superpower.
Augustus Caesar of Rome
His reign lasted from January 16, 27 BC – August 19, AD 14, which made him the Emperor of Rome for 41 years. He not only improved the infrastructure and military of Rome but also reformed the taxation process. His kingdom and reign came to be known as Pax Romana, or Roman Peace, as diplomacy flourished under him.
Victoria of the United Kingdom
Ruling from June 20, 1837 – January 22, 1901, Queen Victoria was ruler of the United Kingdom and Ireland for 67 years and nonetheless, her kingdom became the largest empire ever. The United Kingdom flourished under her because of the Industrial Revolution. Her reign and time is known as the Victorian Era as the United Kingdom’s power was at its peak.
Louis XIV of France
Also known as the Sun King, his reign lasted from May 14, 1643 – September 1, 1715 as he was the King of France for 72 years. His reign has been longer than any other European monarch and he ended feudalism in the nation by bringing modernization. Under him, military and fine arts flourished.
