The Ottomans, the Mamluks, and the Clash for Control of the Muslim World
Tides of History
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The Ottoman System of Succession and Civil War
Sultan's didn't come to the throne or stay there by allowing dangerous plots among their underlings, especially among their potential successors. When Mehmet died in early May of 1481, his death set off precisely this type of mad scramble for power. More than one promising young Ottoman prince met his end on his father's orders.
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