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Ahmed I (Ottoman Turkish: احمد اول Aḥmed-i evvel; Turkish: I. Ahmed; 18 April 1590 – 22 November 1617) was the sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1603 to 1617. . Ahmed's reign is noteworthy for marking the first breach in the Ottoman tradition of royal fratricide; henceforth, Ottoman rulers would no longer systematically execute their brothers upon accession to the thro
Apr 14, 2024 · Ahmed I (born April 18, 1590, Manisa, Ottoman Empire [now in Turkey]—died November 22, 1617) was an Ottoman sultan from 1603 to 1617, whose authority was weakened by wars, rebellions, and misrule. The rebellions he was able to suppress; he executed some of the viziers and exiled many palace dignitaries for bribery and intrigue, and he ...
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Childhood & Early Life. Ahmed I was born on April 18, 1590, in Manisa, Ottoman Empire, to Prince Sehzade Mehmed and his wife Handan Sultan. When Ahmed was born, his father was the governor of the Sanjak division in Manisa while his grandfather Murad III was on the throne. In the Ottoman Empire, the fratricide culture was at its peak at the time.
Ahmed I was the sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1603 to 1617. Ahmed's reign is noteworthy for marking the first breach in the Ottoman tradition of royal fratricide; henceforth, Ottoman rulers would no longer systematically execute their brothers upon accession to the throne. He is also well known for his construction of the Blue Mosque, one of the most famous mosques in Turkey.
Apr 23, 2024 · The Blue Mosque was built between 1609 and 1616 in what was then the center of Istanbul. Its position opposite Hagia Sophia suggests that Ahmed I intended the mosque to rival the glory of the former catheral. The mosque’s architect, Sedefkar Mehmed Ağa, is responsible for the perfect proportions of its structure.
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. Born to Sultan Mehmed III, Sultan ...
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In Sultan Ahmed's life the number 14 was important. He came to throne in the age of 14, he reigned for 14 years and he was the 14th sultan of the Ottoman Empire. He had died at the age of 28 because of typhus (22nd November 1617).
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