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Which sultan was the most successful?
Suleiman
Suleiman is considered by many historians as the most successful Ottoman sultan. His rule from 1520 to 1566 saw bold military campaigns that enlarged the realm as well developments in the fields of law, literature, art and architecture.
Who was the smartest Ottoman Sultan?
Sultan Abdulhamid II
Time changed and finally on August 31st, 1876, Prince Abdulhamid ascended the Ottoman throne with the title Sultan Abdulhamid II. The cash he had earned from trade when he was a prince and the experiences he had gained, were significant. He was a smart, wise sultan with political genius.
Was the mother of every Ottoman sultan a slave?
Within the Ottoman royal family, the mother of every sultan was a concubine. Sultans nearly always chose to produce their heirs with concubines rather than wives. Therefore, the mother of every sultan in 600 years of Ottoman history was technically a slave, though her children were born free.
What was the title given to the official wife of the Ottoman?
Kadın (Ottoman Turkish: قادين ) was the title given to the official wives of the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. The title officially first came in use during the reign of Sultan Suleiman II. The Sultan could have up to four and some times five women i.e. wives with the imperial rank of Kadın and unlimited number of wives with the rank of Ikbal.
Who was the most favourite sister of Sultan Suleiman?
Hatice Sultan was the most favourite sister of Sultan Suleiman. The names of the other sisters were, Beyhan Sultan and Şahsultan. However Suleiman always treated Hatice Sultan with love and respect.
Was there ever a “wife of a Sultan”?
You should understand that there was not one “Wife of A Sultan” in the entire history of The Ottoman Empire who did not undergo this process and who did not have to manipulate, deceive the Sultan himself, and painstakingly bear many children to use them as leverage before they were able to marry their respective Sultans.
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