Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli an Italian diplomat, political philosopher, musician, poet and playwright and figure of the Italian renaissance once mentioned if you are to rule a kingdom or empire it is in its best interest to be ruled by fear. Suleyman the magnificent or lawgiver was a sultan of the Ottoman Empire who reigned with prosperity and action. His way of ruling did not include fear but instead it was compromise. In my perspective I agree with the way Suleyman the lawgiver ruled his empire.
First and foremost, Suleyman the lawgiver ruled the Ottoman Empire cunningly because he used his advantages and assets wisely, and in doing so he also kept a check upon how he was to conquer land, and control people of different religion, beliefs, and principles. It is said in many books and biographies The Ottoman Empire did not reach its peak size and grandeur until the reign of Suleyman. Indeed this fact proves that he was the best when he ruled and therefore this is one of the reasons he should be taken into consideration. First, Suleyman had a highly structured organized society. This was also his crowning achievements. Suleyman created law codes that handled both civil and criminal actions. Second, he simplified and limited taxes, and systemized and reduced government bureaucracy. He also had religious tolerance, meaning other religions were able to practice their religions in his Empire.
Baring all this in mind society was in peace in the Ottoman Empire. There were no signs or symptoms of complaints. As long as there is a sense of compromise and everything is fair and equal no trouble or harm is caused. On the other hand fear creates this disorientation. Fear is also the main cause of rebellion and war. Take this scenario as a an example; when there is a monarch that is reigning a kingdom with fear most men will have a certain obligation to bring this ruler down because he or she feels as if he is doing the wrong thing. Moreover this person is not...