The Harem Politics of the Ottoman Empire: Power Behind the Throne — Fexingo History
The Harem's Last Great Queen: Bezmiâlem Sultan's Ottoman Twilight — Fexingo History
This episode discusses Bezmiâlem Sultan, the mother of Sultan Abdülmecid I, and her influence during the Tanzimat era in the Ottoman Empire. It explores her philanthropy, political maneuvering, and her role in commissioning landmarks and shaping the empire's architectural…