The Harem Politics of the Ottoman Empire: Power Behind the Throne — Fexingo History
The Harem's Rebellion: The 1651 Coup That Killed Kösem Sultan — Fexingo History
This episode discusses the 1651 palace coup in the Ottoman Empire that resulted in the assassination of Kösem Sultan. It explores the factions within the harem, the roles of key figures like Süleyman Agha, Mehmed IV, and Turhan Sultan, and the aftermath of this violent…