Selim

Selim-he was born on 28 May 1524. He died on November 12 1574. The Prince in the years 1524-1566. He was the Sultan of the Ottoman dynasty, reigning in the years 1566-1574. Son Suleiman I the Magnificent and Roksol. He was the father of Murad III. Selim was 4 of Sultan Suleiman child. He was the third child of the Sultan and Roksol. He had a lot of siblings: Prince Mustafa (son Mahidvran), Prince Mehmet, sultana Mihrimah, Prince Bayezid and Cihangir Prince.After the death of Sultan Suleiman sat on the throne. Apparently he was the worst ruler in the history of the Ottoman Empire. They called him "drunk". Probably he was addicted to wine. His first mistress was Nurbanu Sultana, who bore him four children and after his death she was Valide Sultan. Selim very competed with his younger brother, Bayezid. Bayezid had better military capabilities, but had a very fiery character.Selim was weaker and loathed human blood. Although he was a favorite of the Sultan. After the death of their mother-Hurrem, conflict broke out between them. However, Selim won and became heir to the throne. Bayezid jealous involved with Persia. Selim killed Bayezid and his sons. The conflict also existed between their wives, Huricihan and Nurbanu.During his reign the Ottomans at war with Persia, Hungary and Venice. He didn't participate in military campaigns, governance ministers entrusted with the great vizier Mehmed Sokollu at the helm.

Selim in history

Selim and Nurbanu

Selim

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