Tag: 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