The Harem Politics of the Ottoman Empire: Power Behind the Throne — Fexingo History
Favorites and Factionalism in the Ottoman Harem of Mehmed II — Fexingo History
This episode explores the harem politics of Mehmed II, focusing on figures like Çiçek Hatun and the political rivalries among his sons. It also discusses Mehmed's law code legalizing fratricide and the rise of the devşirme system, alongside the role of the kızlar ağası and…