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Mar 28, 2024 · Murad I (born 1326?—died June 20/28 or Aug. 28, 1389, Kosovo) was an Ottoman sultan who ruled from 1360 to 1389. Murad’s reign witnessed rapid Ottoman expansion in Anatolia and the Balkans and the emergence of new forms of government and administration to consolidate Ottoman rule in these areas.
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Murad I (Ottoman Turkish: مراد اول; Turkish: I. Murad, Murad-ı Hüdavendigâr (nicknamed Hüdavendigâr, from Persian: خداوندگار, romanized: Khodāvandgār, lit. 'the devotee of God ' – meaning " sovereign " in this context); 29 June 1326 – 15 June 1389) was the sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1362 to 1389.
- Murad I Was Referred to By Many Titles. “Hodawendgar” and “Gazi Hünkar” were terms used to refer to Sultan Murad. Hodawendgar is a Persian word that means chief or master, and Ghazi Hünkar is a Turkish word that implies veteran ruler.
- Son of Nilüfer Hatun and Orhan Ghazi. Murad I was born on 29th June 1326. The father of Sultan Murad I was Orhan Ghazi. Nilüfer Hatun, who had been known as Holofira before converting to Islam, was the mother of Sultan Murad I.
- Became the Heir to The Throne After His Brother Died. He was named heir to the throne in 1359 when his older brother Süleyman Pasha died in a hunting accident.
- Suppressed the First Shahzade Revolts in Ottoman History. His two brothers, Ibrahim and Halil, rebelled against Sultan Murad I. This was because, according to ancient Turkish tradition, political power was regarded as the dynasty’s common property.
Murat I (or Murad I) is one of the sultans who ruled the Ottoman Empire in the 14th century. He was also known as sultan Murad Hudavendigar Han. He was born in 1326, ascended to throne in 1360, and died in 1389. His father was Orhan Gazi and his mother Nilufer Hatun.
The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Murad I (mōōräd´), 1326?–1389, Ottoman sultan (1362?–1389), son and successor of Orkhan to the throne of the Ottoman Empire (Turkey). Murad widened the Ottoman hold on European territory, conquering Macedonia and making Adrianople his residence.
Introduction. The Era of Murad I (1362 - 1389) Rise of a Warrior Sultan. During the year 1362, Murad I ascended to the Ottoman throne, ushering in a transformative era for the burgeoning empire. Known for his strategic brilliance on the battlefield, Murad I quickly proved himself to be a formidable warrior and a visionary leader.
Aug 24, 2020 · From the time of Murad I, the leader of the Ottoman State was called Sultan, often understood as a religiously inspired warrior king. From the time of Murad I (r. 1362-1389), the leader of the Ottoman State was called sultan, often understood as a religiously inspired warrior king.
