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Accession of Osman II

Type Event Region Western Asia Time 1617–1618

After Ahmed I's death in 1617, the Ottoman Empire faced a brief, chaotic succession crisis;…

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  1. 1617–1618Istanbul · AnatoliaAfter Ahmed I died, his brother Mustafa I ascended with support from some janissaries and court factions, but due to mental instability and policy missteps his rule quickly faltered.
  2. 1618Topkapı Palace · AnatoliaAfter Mustafa was deposed again, Ahmed's son Osman II ascended with the support of ministers such as Köprülü. The new sultan was young and ambitious, and promptly set about adjusting military and fiscal policies.

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