Sinan Pasha (Ottoman admiral)

Sinan Pasha (died 1553) was an Ottoman Kapudan Pasha (Grand Admiral) of Albanian origin. He is not to be confused with other Ottoman officials and architects also named Sinan Pasha. He served during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent.

Sinan Pasha is best known for his role in the Ottoman conquest of Tripoli in 1551 and subsequent operations in the Mediterranean Sea. He distinguished himself during the siege of Tripoli, effectively dislodging the Knights of St. John from the city, which had been under their control since 1530. This victory was a significant blow to Christian power in the region and solidified Ottoman control over the North African coast.

Following the conquest of Tripoli, Sinan Pasha led Ottoman fleets in various naval campaigns against Christian forces. He engaged in battles against the Habsburgs and other European powers, further expanding Ottoman influence in the Mediterranean.

He was a prominent figure in the Ottoman military establishment and played a key role in the empire's naval expansion during the mid-16th century. His successes contributed to the peak of Ottoman naval power under Suleiman the Magnificent. He died in 1553.