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Pargalı Ibrahim Pasha

Type Figure Region Ottoman Empire Time c. 1495–1536 Also known as Ibrahim Pasha

Ottoman military commander and chief minister, born in Greek Parga (now Pargalı), entered the palace through the devshirme. Born c.…

Timeline

  1. c. 1495–1510Constantinople · Ottoman EmpireConscripted into the palace as a child through the devshirme, he received Islamic and military education at Topkapı Palace, and around 1510 met Prince Suleiman, forming a lifelong friendship.
  2. 1511–1520Manisa · Ottoman EmpireGrowing up during Suleiman's governorship in Manisa, he took part in local administration and military drills, becoming the prince's most trusted core adviser between 1511 and 1520, paving the way for his later power.
  3. 1520–1523Constantinople · Ottoman EmpireAfter Suleiman acceded in 1520, Ibrahim was rapidly promoted, married the sultan's sister, and in 1523 became grand vizier, holding military and civil power and entering the peak of his influence.

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