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Ottoman Dynasty
Suleiman the Magnificent: Architect of the Ottoman Golden Age
4 September 2025
Known in the West as "the Magnificent" for his splendor and in the East as "Kanuni," the Lawgiver, Sultan Suleiman…
Sultan Selim I: The Grim Conqueror Who Became Caliph
4 September 2025
Known as "Yavuz"—a name that translates to the Stern, the Grim, or the Resolute—Sultan Selim I was one of the…
Mehmed the Conqueror: The Sultan Who Forged a New World
3 September 2025
More than just a Sultan, Mehmed II was a force of history. Known to the world as "Fatih," the Conqueror,…
Mihrimah Sultan: The Princess of Power and Patronage
3 September 2025
Born at the zenith of the Ottoman Empire, Mihrimah Sultan was no ordinary princess. As the beloved and only daughter…
Safiye Sultan: The Queen of Diplomacy and Intrigue
3 September 2025
Long before Kösem's regency, there was Safiye Sultan, the powerful consort of Sultan Murad III and a master of the…
Kösem Sultan: The Regent of the Empire
3 September 2025
If Hürrem opened the door to female power, Kösem Sultan stormed through it and seized the throne itself—not as a…
Hürrem Sultan: The Slave Girl Who Became an Empress
3 September 2025
In the grand theater of the Ottoman Empire, few stories are as dramatic or consequential as that of Hürrem Sultan.…
Sultan’s Dishes: 5 Legendary Flavors Cooked in Palace Kitchens
1 September 2025
Topkapi Palace, the heart of the Ottoman Empire, was not merely an administrative center but also a colossal gastronomic hub…
From the Battlefield to the Palace Garden: Sports Practiced by Ottoman Sultans to Stay Fit: Archery, Javelin, and Matrak
1 September 2025
When the Ottoman sultan is mentioned, a magnificent figure usually comes to mind, one who issues decrees in the Divan,…
The Heart of the Palace, Enderun School: How Governors and Viziers Were Created from Devshirme Children?
1 September 2025
The secret behind the Ottoman Empire's six centuries of dominance was not merely its military genius in conquests, but also…
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