kosem sultan

Ibrahim “the Mad” (1615-1648) was the 18th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. As one might guess, he was not renowned for his sound rule. Inheriting the throne in 1640, Ibrahim also came into a dynasty in turmoil.

Kosem Sultan bent the Ottoman Empire to her will—but it was only when she put her son Ibrahim on the throne that things went really haywire.

Kosem Sultan bent the Ottoman Empire to her will—but it was only when she put her son Ibrahim on the throne that things went really haywire.