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He's an impostor religious figure who secured a his place in the Ottoman Palace exploiting the concubines of Harem.Tambourmajor said:
Hürrem Sultan (1506-1558) - Ukrainian origin, kept Ottomans at peace with Poland and Russia, most powerful influence
Nurbanu Sultan (1525-1583) - Venetian noble (Cecilia Venier Baffo) from Paros Island in Aegean Sea. Most powerful influence on policies. Kept the dead body of her husband Selim III in an ice box for twelve days until her son Murat III could reach the capital. She reigned the empire with an iron fist together with Sokullu Mehmet Pasha.
Safiye Sultan (1550-1618) Venetian origin, made peace with Venice, friend of English Queen Elizabeth, powerful control on policies. Already as Chief Wife of her husband, Murat III from 1574 she was the power behind the throne especially after the death of her mother-in-law Nurbanu. She continued the pro-Venetian policy of Nurbanu and maintained an extensive foreign correspondance, most notably with Queen Elizabeth I of England. When her husband died, she kept the news secret, because wanted to give her son, Mehmet, time to return from Manisa, where he was governor. In 1599 Queen Elizabeth presented Mehmet with an organ and Safiye with a splendid carriage, which she used to excursions into the town. When Mehmet died in 1603 her grandson, Ahmet I, sent her to the Old Seray where she died 15 years later. She lived (1550-1618).
Handan Sultan (1576-1605) - Greek origin, had strong influence. Her full title was Daulatlu Ismatlu Hansam Validi Sultan 'Ahiyat us-Shan Hazratlari, during the reign of her son Ahmed Khan I (1613-17), but never attained the prominence and power of her predecessors Nurbanu and Safie, because she has little influence on her son, but in some aspects the Valide Sultan was still considered as a joint-ruler with theoretical jurisdiction over the women in the empire. Handan lived (1576-1605).
Mahfiruz Hadice Sultan (1590-1620) - Serbian origin, had major influence on policies
Kösem Sultan (1590-1651) - Bosnian origin, ruled the empire herself with a firm grip, total control on all policies.
In 1623 Sultan Mustafa was deposed for the second time and replaced by her son 14 year old son, Murat IV, and she acted as his regent for some years an corresponded frequently with the various Grand Vezirs about the state of the empire. When Murat died as result of alcoholism in 1640, she had to have Murat's corpse brought before the door of the Cage, where her younger son, Ibrahim, had spend most of his life, like all princes in the Ottoman house, because he was too scared of being killed by his older brother to come out. He was mentally ill and power again fell to her together with the Grand Vezir Kara Mustafa Pasha, but they were often at odds, trying to overthrow each other. 1648 Ibrahim was deposed and killed. Her grandson Mehmed IV was only six, and Kösem again became regent with the title of Great Mother Sultan because Mehmed's mother Hadice Tarhan was only 23 and considered too young to rule. The period was the period of corruption, bribery and anarchy, and a fierce rivalry grew between Kösem Sultan and Turhan Hatice Sultan. Kösem tried to save herself and her followers by plotting to poison the young sultan - and to replace him with his mad cousin Süleymen. But Turhan Hatice Sultan learned of the plot and thwarted it with the help of the palace black eunuchs and the sultan's personal guard, and Kösem was strangled to death after a fight, where it took four men to subdue her. Other versions of her name was Kiusem, Koisem, or Kieuzel Sultan, and she was probably born as Anastasya, the daughter of a Bosnian priest, and lived (ca. 1589-1651).
In 1623 Sultan Mustafa was deposed for the second time and replaced by her son 14 year old son, Murat IV, and she acted as his regent for some years an corresponded frequently with the various Grand Vezirs about the state of the empire. When Murat died as result of alcoholism in 1640, she had to have Murat's corpse brought before the door of the Cage, where her younger son, Ibrahim, had spend most of his life, like all princes in the Ottoman house, because he was too scared of being killed by his older brother to come out. He was mentally ill and power again fell to her together with the Grand Vezir Kara Mustafa Pasha, but they were often at odds, trying to overthrow each other. 1648 Ibrahim was deposed and killed. Her grandson Mehmed IV was only six, and Kösem again became regent with the title of Great Mother Sultan because Mehmed's mother Hadice Tarhan was only 23 and considered too young to rule. The period was the period of corruption, bribery and anarchy, and a fierce rivalry grew between Kösem Sultan and Turhan Hatice Sultan. Kösem tried to save herself and her followers by plotting to poison the young sultan - and to replace him with his mad cousin Süleymen. But Turhan Hatice Sultan learned of the plot and thwarted it with the help of the palace black eunuchs and the sultan's personal guard, and Kösem was strangled to death after a fight, where it took four men to subdue her. Other versions of her name was Kiusem, Koisem, or Kieuzel Sultan, and she was probably born as Anastasya, the daughter of a Bosnian priest, and lived (ca. 1589-1651).
Turhan Hatice Sultan (1627-1682) - Russian origin, powerful control, with her death the Reign of Women ended.
When her son, Mehmed IV (1648-51-87), became sultan, she would normally have become regent, but instead her mother-in-law, Kösem was appointed to rule the empire, because she was considered too young. Turhan Sultan used the next years gathering support to undermine Kösem. The imperial guards revolted and Kösem decided to have Mehmet overthrown, but the plot was thwarted and Kösem strangled, and Turhan became regent, exercising her power through a series of twelve Grand Vezirs over the next five years. She took her responsibilities very seriously and tried to make up for her inexperience by learning everything there was to know about her job. She also took part in the deliberations in the Imperial Diet seated behind a curtain, she authorized all appointments and cooperated closely with the Grand Vizier as "The Guardian and Representative of the Sultan". She was sister of Yusuf Agha, of Russian origin, and lived (1627-83).
When her son, Mehmed IV (1648-51-87), became sultan, she would normally have become regent, but instead her mother-in-law, Kösem was appointed to rule the empire, because she was considered too young. Turhan Sultan used the next years gathering support to undermine Kösem. The imperial guards revolted and Kösem decided to have Mehmet overthrown, but the plot was thwarted and Kösem strangled, and Turhan became regent, exercising her power through a series of twelve Grand Vezirs over the next five years. She took her responsibilities very seriously and tried to make up for her inexperience by learning everything there was to know about her job. She also took part in the deliberations in the Imperial Diet seated behind a curtain, she authorized all appointments and cooperated closely with the Grand Vizier as "The Guardian and Representative of the Sultan". She was sister of Yusuf Agha, of Russian origin, and lived (1627-83).
Saliha Sultan (1680-1739) - Polish Jew in origin, not much influential
Her full title as mother of the sultan was Daulatlu Ismatlu Mahfiruzl Validi Sultan 'Ahiyat us-Shan Hazratlari.
After the death of Ahmed III a revolt of the Janissaries put her son with Mustafa II,Mahmud I (1750-54) on the throne, and she became Sultan Valide and in some aspects considered joint-ruler with theoretical jurisdiction over the women in the empire. Affairs of state were largely in the capable hands of the Nubian agha Beshir (1653–1746), who was the power behind a number of successive grand viziers At the tune Ottoman Empire was involved in wars with Persia. 1737 Emperor Karl IV entered the war with Russia on Russian side, but by the separate peace of Belgrade (1739) he restored North Serbia to Turkey. Mahmud was succeeded by his brother, Osman III. Saliha lived (1680-1739).
Her full title as mother of the sultan was Daulatlu Ismatlu Mahfiruzl Validi Sultan 'Ahiyat us-Shan Hazratlari.
After the death of Ahmed III a revolt of the Janissaries put her son with Mustafa II,Mahmud I (1750-54) on the throne, and she became Sultan Valide and in some aspects considered joint-ruler with theoretical jurisdiction over the women in the empire. Affairs of state were largely in the capable hands of the Nubian agha Beshir (1653–1746), who was the power behind a number of successive grand viziers At the tune Ottoman Empire was involved in wars with Persia. 1737 Emperor Karl IV entered the war with Russia on Russian side, but by the separate peace of Belgrade (1739) he restored North Serbia to Turkey. Mahmud was succeeded by his brother, Osman III. Saliha lived (1680-1739).
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Emetullah Rabia Gülnuş Sultan (1647-1715) - Venetian of Crete in origin, not much influential.
After the death her of her husband, Mehmet IV in 1687, she was confined to the Old Seray, but when her sons Mustafa II (1695-1703) and Ahmed III (1703-30) came to the throne she became Queen Mother. She did not play any major role during their reigns, but she was asked to approve and authorize the replacement of Mustafa by Ahmed, which she did. As the senior representative of the dynasty, her approval was considered to be imperative. Eighter of Cretan origin or daughter of the Venetian Retimo Verzizzi, she lived (1647-1715).
After the death her of her husband, Mehmet IV in 1687, she was confined to the Old Seray, but when her sons Mustafa II (1695-1703) and Ahmed III (1703-30) came to the throne she became Queen Mother. She did not play any major role during their reigns, but she was asked to approve and authorize the replacement of Mustafa by Ahmed, which she did. As the senior representative of the dynasty, her approval was considered to be imperative. Eighter of Cretan origin or daughter of the Venetian Retimo Verzizzi, she lived (1647-1715).
Şehsuvar Sultan (1682-1756) - Serbian origin, not much influential. Mother of Osman III (1754-57).
Maybe you can combine some of the updates and reduce their frequency, so this tread isn't always bumped?
Mihrişah Valide Sultan (1745-1805) - Genoese origin, not much influential
The widow of Mustafa III, she became Queen Mother when her son, Selim III (1789-1807), succeeded to the throne. She was a willing protagonist of the reforms of his reign. She was especially preoccupied with the reforms of the military schools and the establishing of a diplomatic corps. She took little part in politics and only on therare occations approached her son to beg a favour or an act of mercy. Both she and her son were memers of the Mevlana sect of Sufi mystics, the socalled Dancing Dervishes.
The widow of Mustafa III, she became Queen Mother when her son, Selim III (1789-1807), succeeded to the throne. She was a willing protagonist of the reforms of his reign. She was especially preoccupied with the reforms of the military schools and the establishing of a diplomatic corps. She took little part in politics and only on therare occations approached her son to beg a favour or an act of mercy. Both she and her son were memers of the Mevlana sect of Sufi mystics, the socalled Dancing Dervishes.
Unfortunately the forum does not allow me to post more than a specific amount of image links. And some of the figures I'm trying to post here have more than a few pictures. Don't worry I'll take a break soon.Gebhard Blucher said:
Mehmed Koprulu
Grand Vizier throughout much of the 17th century, sought to reform the empire following the end of the "rule of women" period. Known for his attempts to root out corruption, stengthen and centralise the government, and otherwise halt decline.
Grand Vizier throughout much of the 17th century, sought to reform the empire following the end of the "rule of women" period. Known for his attempts to root out corruption, stengthen and centralise the government, and otherwise halt decline.
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Thank you so much for helping me out. I have just finished my work on Advisors and Courtiers, and I still haven't started the military leaders.Gjerg Kastrioti said:
Eh, no worries.
Kara Mustapha- Grand Vizier sought an expansionist policy, which ended in disaster at the second siege of Vienna.
Khair ad-Din Barbarossa, the red bearded Barbary Corsair. Brought Algiers into Ottoman vasselage after siezing Algiers from the Spanish in 1518, working with his brother Hizir. Known for making Ottoman/Barbary galleys amongst the best in the world.
Dragut- Another Barbary corsair. Advised on the siege of Malta until his death. Brought a methodical knowledge of sieging fortresses until his death at the hands of a Knight's Artillery barrage. Prior to this, raided almost everywhere in the med.
Of course, it's somewhat pointless until we know extacly what form advisors take. What personalties they need and so on.
Kara Mustapha- Grand Vizier sought an expansionist policy, which ended in disaster at the second siege of Vienna.
Khair ad-Din Barbarossa, the red bearded Barbary Corsair. Brought Algiers into Ottoman vasselage after siezing Algiers from the Spanish in 1518, working with his brother Hizir. Known for making Ottoman/Barbary galleys amongst the best in the world.
Dragut- Another Barbary corsair. Advised on the siege of Malta until his death. Brought a methodical knowledge of sieging fortresses until his death at the hands of a Knight's Artillery barrage. Prior to this, raided almost everywhere in the med.
Of course, it's somewhat pointless until we know extacly what form advisors take. What personalties they need and so on.
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