The Harem's Forgotten War: Ottoman Women in the Siege of Malta — Fexingo History

This episode examines the role of Ottoman royal women, including Mihrimah Sultan, in financing and influencing the 1565 Siege of Malta. It discusses the involvement of harem members in military strategy, administration, and diplomacy during the Ottoman campaign.

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topics

• ottoman harem politics
• siege of malta
• ottoman military strategy
• ottoman administration
• ottoman diplomacy

persons

• Mihrimah Sultan

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