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Kösem Sultan

Type Figure Region Ottoman Empire Time c. 1589–1651 Also known as Valide Sultan

Of Greek origin from Anatolia, Kösem Sultan entered the Ottoman harem, became one of Ahmed I's favorite consorts, and as Valide Sultan long interfere…

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  1. 1601–1604Istanbul · Marmara RegionSeized and brought to the Topkapı Palace harem under the name Anastasia, she later converted to Islam and took the name Mahpeyker, rising from a lowly servant in the harem hierarchy, gradually approaching the core of power through her intelligence and political instincts.
  2. 1605–1610Istanbul · Marmara RegionUnder Ahmed I she became one of the most favored consorts, bearing several princes after 1605, among them Murad IV and Ibrahim I, who later succeeded to the throne, laying the bloodline and harem standing for her future interference in politics as Valide Sultan.

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