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Mehmed son of Suleiman. Biography: life and death
Mehmed son of Suleiman. Biography of early years and origin
Shehzadeh was the son of one of the greatest sultans of the Ottoman Empire at the time of its heyday and concubine with Ukrainian roots, which became a favorite of the ruler. Anastasia-Alexandra (according to the versions of various historians) came from a peasant family of an Orthodox priest from the town of Rogatin, which is in modern Western Ukraine. Between 1517 and 1520 years she falls into captivity during one of the Tatar raids, and a little later finds himself in the harem of Suleiman. Here she was given the name of Hurrem. Roksolana was named by one of the Ottoman ambassadors at the Turkish court. Very soon the girl becomes the beloved concubine of the Sultan, and in 1521 Mehmed, son of Suleiman, was born. Biography of the boy from an early age is full of intrigues and cruelties.
Mehmed son of Suleiman. Biography: Sultan viceroy
When the young Mehmed turned 20 years old (in 1541), the sultan suddenly dismisses the governor of Manisa, his first son Mustafa, and appoints Mehmed instead. In the Turkish tradition, the heirs who were preparing this way learned the skills of administrative management, performing the duties of the governor in small provinces. And in medieval Europe, this practice was very common. The post of governor in Manisa was traditionally regarded in the Ottoman Empire as the unofficial place of the future heir to the throne. Therefore, his father's act most likely meant that now it is Mehmed who is regarded as the future sultan.
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