Provincial Treasuries and Tax Disputes
In Sultan Murad IV’s era, regular remittances of provincial treasuries to Istanbul were commonplace. However, a dispute arose between Algeria and Tunis regarding taxation from the Fortress of Erku. The Sultan intervened, capturing the Governor General of Tunis and settling the matter by allocating two thousand silver piasters annually for the poor in Enlightened Medina, along with the customary gifts sent to Mecca The Reign of Sultan Murad IV.
The Voyage to Baghdad
Sultan Murad IV’s historic journey to Baghdad saw the Imperial Army taking 197 days to reach its destination, with 66 rest stops along the way. Upon his triumphant arrival, the Sultan held a grand court of justice in his Imperial tent, seated on a golden throne adorned with a polished saber.
Plunder and Protection
During the conquest, incidents of plunder occurred, prompting the appointment of Janissary Colonels to safeguard important
The Reign of Sultan Murad IV
Justice and Retribution
In a display of justice and retribution, Sultan Murad IV ordered the execution of Grand Vizier Kemankeş Ali Pasha, confiscating all his belongings for the Treasury. This decisive action underscored the Sultan’s commitment to upholding the law Daily Istanbul Tour.
Avenging Sultan Osman II
Governor of Erzurum Abkhasian Pasha took it upon himself to avenge the assassination of Sultan Osman II by slaying the Janissaries responsible. In a letter to Sultan Murad IV, Abkhasian Pasha claimed to have fulfilled an oath by exacting vengeance on seventy thousand Janissaries, drawing parallels to ancient history Imperial Wealth and Political Turmoil.
Rise of Abkhasian Pasha
Abkhasian Pasha’s loyalty and effectiveness earned him the trust of Sultan Murad IV, elevating him
Imperial Wealth and Political Turmoil
Amidst various historical events, the Imperial fleet’s successful venture yielded a substantial booty of thirty thousand gold florins from European ships, enriching Istanbul’s coffers.
Tragic Fate of Sultan Osman II
The demise of Sultan Osman II, a young and progressive ruler, remains a perplexing event in Ottoman history. Despite widespread perplexity, subsequent retribution would be meted out in a manner deemed harsh and cruel Provincial Treasuries and Tax Disputes.
Reign of Sultan Mustafa I
Upon his second ascent to the throne, Sultan Mustafa I depleted the “Interior Treasury” through lavish spending, leading to its rapid depletion. This brief period of mismanagement plunged the vast Empire into a state of disorder, fostering rebellion Walking Tours Istanbul.