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MIGHTY SOVEREIGNS of OTTOMAN THRONE: SULTAN ABDÜLMECID I

There were very important innovations during the reign of Sultan Abdülmecid. He ruled in a democratic manner, without interfering with the government, like the European monarchs of today
22 Nisan 2022 Cuma

MIGHTY SOVEREIGNS of OTTOMAN THRONE: SULTAN MAHMUD II

Sultan Mahmud II, who ascended the throne in the most depressing time of the Ottoman Empire, dealt with both wars and rebellions and worked diligently on reforms to delay the dissolution of the state
15 Nisan 2022 Cuma

MIGHTY SOVEREIGNS of OTTOMAN THRONE: SULTAN MUSTAFA IV

One of the most unfortunate rulers in Ottoman history, Sultan Mustafa IV could never fully establish his authority due to endless political turmoil
8 Nisan 2022 Cuma

MIGHTY SOVEREIGNS of OTTOMAN THRONE: SULTAN SELIM III

Influenced by his father, Sultan Selim III acquired a zeal for reform and undertook a program of transformation to eliminate the reasons for defeat to prevent the dissolution of the country but he lost his throne before he could reap the fruits of his efforts
1 Nisan 2022 Cuma

MIGHTY SOVEREIGNS of OTTOMAN THRONE: SULTAN ABDÜLHAMID I

His death from sorrow and grief following the fall of a castle in Ukraine and the persecution of his people shows the character of Sultan Abdülhamid I amid a long history filled with statespeople who would not lift a finger in the face of the loss of whole countries and disasters plaguing millions
25 Mart 2022 Cuma

MIGHTY SOVEREIGNS of OTTOMAN THRONE: SULTAN MUSTAFA III

Upon the bad news from the Russian front, Sultan Mustafa III died of a stroke due to sadness. After this war in which Crimea was lost, the Ottoman Empire was no longer the most powerful state in the world
18 Mart 2022 Cuma

MİGHTY SOVEREİGNS OF OTTOMAN THRONE: SULTAN OSMAN III

Sultan Osman III would often dress as a commoner and wander among the public since the time of his princedom to talk to the people, check in on them and gather their ideas
11 Mart 2022 Cuma

MIGHTY SOVEREIGNS of OTTOMAN THRONE: SULTAN MAHMUD I

The 35-year reign of Sultan Mahmud I is regarded as being among the brightest days of the Ottoman Empire, similar to a sunny summer day during autumn
4 Mart 2022 Cuma

MIGHTY SOVEREIGNS of OTTOMAN THRONE: SULTAN AHMED III

Sultan Ahmed III is known as the ruler of the Tulip Era. There was great interest in tulips during this period of wealth and peace
25 Şubat 2022 Cuma

MIGHTY SOVEREIGNS of OTTOMAN THRONE: SULTAN MUSTAFA II

Witnessing wars and going on expeditions during his childhood and youth, Sultan Mustafa II was the last sultan to go on a campaign with his army
18 Şubat 2022 Cuma

MIGHTY SOVEREIGNS of OTTOMAN THRONE: SULTAN AHMED II

After he ascended the throne with prayers, Sultan Ahmed II devoted most of his attention to wars as well as issues related to foreign policy, government and the economy
11 Şubat 2022 Cuma

MIGHTY SOVEREIGNS of OTTOMAN THRONE: SULTAN SULEIMAN II

Sultan Suleiman II was able to strengthen the Ottoman Empire through internal reforms and reconquests of territory despite his short reign
4 Şubat 2022 Cuma

MIGHTY SOVEREIGNS of OTTOMAN THRONE: SULTAN MEHMED IV the HUNTER

Famous for his courage, Sultan Mehmed IV astonished his entourage as he jumped with his horse between two rocks that overlooked a chasm of 2,918 meters at the top of Mount Olympus in Greece
28 Ocak 2022 Cuma

MIGHTY SOVEREIGNS of the OTTOMAN THRONE: SULTAN IBRAHIM

Sultan Ibrahim's reign saw very cold periods, with the Golden Horn and even the Bosporus freezing at times. The sultan was held responsible for famines in Istanbul, which ultimately brought about his end
21 Ocak 2022 Cuma

MIGHTY SOVEREIGNS of OTTOMAN THRONE: SULTAN MURAD IV

The reign of Sultan Murad IV, known as the conqueror of Baghdad, is notable for halting the prevailing lawlessness and rebelliousness while restoring the authority of the state
14 Ocak 2022 Cuma

THE WINNER GETS THE GIRL!

Fatima Hanım was famous for her beauty and intelligence. Sultans and princes would line up to marry her. However, she set only one condition for her suitors...
11 Ocak 2022 Salı

MIGHTY SOVEREIGNS of the OTTOMAN THRONE: SULTAN OSMAN II the YOUNG

Sultan Osman II, who assumed the throne in a turbulent time for the country, had genius and many projects on his mind. However, he was inexperienced due to his age, which turned into his calamity
6 Ocak 2022 Perşembe

MIGHTY SOVEREIGNS of OTTOMAN THRONE: SULTAN MUSTAFA I

Sultan Mustafa I took the Ottoman throne twice after his brother diverged from ascension traditions, ruling from November 1617 to February 1618, then again from May 1622 to September 1623
31 Aralık 2021 Cuma

MIGHTY SOVEREIGNS OF OTTOMAN THRONE: SULTAN AHMED I

Sultan Ahmed I’s reign is often misevaluated as dim due to the turbulent era in which he ruled, plagued by wars and rebellions, all while lacking capable aides.
24 Aralık 2021 Cuma

OTTOMAN CLOCK TOWERS: THE VOICE of the RULE

It is important to know the time for worship, which is why Muslims have always given special importance to the clock. Watchmaking is therefore an auspicious profession and erecting a clock tower was historically seen as a good deed
23 Aralık 2021 Perşembe

MIGHTY SOVEREIGNS OF OTTOMAN THRONE: SULTAN MEHMED III

Sultan Mehmed III, who was the last prince to be sent to the governorship and ascended to the throne in the Ottoman Empire, conquered Eger and won't the Battle of Keresztes
17 Aralık 2021 Cuma

MIGHTY SOVEREIGNS OF OTTOMAN EMPIRE: SULTAN MURAD III

Although it is said that Sultan Murad III was under the influence of the women in his harem and his courtiers, his reign, which saw lengthy wars against Iran, was a glorious period. Social and economic deterioration within the Ottoman state started after the death of the tender-hearted ruler
10 Aralık 2021 Cuma

AN OTTOMAN PRINCE on the THRONE of PALESTINE

The sultanate of Palestine was offered to Şehzade (prince) Mahmud Şevket Efendi, the grandson of Ottoman Sultan Abdülaziz. Into whose hands did Palestine, which once did not consent to an Ottoman prince, fall into?
9 Aralık 2021 Perşembe

MIGHTY SOVEREIGNS OF OTTOMAN THRONE: SULTAN SELIM ll

The children of great people are often destined to remain in their father's shadow, no matter how many virtues they have. Despite all his virtues, Sultan Selim II likewise remained in the shadow of his father, Sultan Suleiman I, who was a magnificent ruler
3 Aralık 2021 Cuma

LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS IN ISLAM AND OTTOMANS

Flowers are exceptional children of nature. They are perhaps the most pleasing for the eye and the soul due to their harmonious shapes, beautiful colors and unique scents.
30 Kasım 2021 Salı

MIGHTY SOVEREIGNS of OTTOMAN THRONE: SULTAN SULEIMAN the MAGNIFICENT

The 10th and longest-reigning sultan of the Ottoman Empire ruled over a huge empire with his just administration, military and diplomatic genius for 46 years
26 Kasım 2021 Cuma

MIGHTY SOVEREINGS OF OTTOMAN THRONE: SULTAN SELIM I

Despite his short time on the throne, the reign of Sultan Selim, also known as Selim the Resolute, is notable for the enormous expansion of the Ottoman Empire, particularly the conquest of the entire Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt
18 Kasım 2021 Perşembe

MIGHTY SOVEREINGS OF OTTOMAN THRONE: SULTAN BAYEZID II

Although the reign of Sultan Bayezid II, the eldest son and successor of Mehmed the Conqueror, was stable in terms of military activities, it was a time of renewal and scientific, economic and administrative developments for future conquests
11 Kasım 2021 Perşembe

WITH WHOM WOULD OTTOMAN SULTANS MARRY?

There were many female service providers in the Ottoman palace, and the most proficient would become the spouses of the sultans
10 Kasım 2021 Çarşamba

MIGHTY SOVEREINGS of OTTOMAN THRONE: SULTAN MEHMED the CONQUEROR

Sultan Mehmed II's conquest of Istanbul earned him the immortal title of 'conqueror.' Following his triumph, the Ottoman sultan transformed Istanbul into the biggest European city of the time, reviving it through reconstruction
7 Kasım 2021 Pazar