The Harem Politics of the Ottoman Empire: Power Behind the Throne — Fexingo History
Handan Sultan: The Overlooked Valide Sultan Who Shaped Ottoman Succession — Fexingo History
This episode examines Handan Sultan's influence on Ottoman succession after Mehmed III's death. It details her rise from concubine to Valide Sultan, her alliance with the Chief Black Eunuch, and her role in shaping Ahmed I's early reign, including her part in the transition from…