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Kara Mustafa Pasha (Yenişehirli)

Type Figure Region Ottoman Empire Time c. 1637–1683 Also known as Yenişehirli Kara Mustafa

Kara Mustafa Pasha (c. 1637–1683), born in Merzifon, entered the palace via the devshirme system, rose to Kapudan Pasha in 1676, and was executed aft…

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  1. 1641–1650Topkapı Palace inner school (Enderûn) · ConstantinopleSelected as a child through the devshirme levy into the Topkapı Palace inner school (Enderûn), receiving training in Islamic culture, military and administration, growing up in the palace during the reigns of Ibrahim and the young Mehmed IV.
  2. 1650–1675Ottoman Empire's provinces · AnatoliaAfter leaving the palace he served as an officer of the Janissaries, a provincial administrator and in military posts, gaining favor in the Köprülü era through his military talent and gradually rising among the empire's senior commanders.
  3. 1676–1683Constantinople · RumeliaAppointed Kapudan Pasha in 1676, later promoted to grand vizier. In 1683 he led a great army against Vienna; after a prolonged siege with no success and the rout of his reinforcements, he was executed by order of the sultan.

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