FAQ About Magnificent Suleiman

Father:

• Sultan Selim I (Selim the Grim) - Suleiman's father and the ninth Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. Selim I expanded the empire significantly through military conquests.

Mother:

• Hafsa Sultan - Suleiman's mother. Not much is known about Hafsa Sultan, and details about her life are relatively limited.

Wives:

• Hürrem Sultan (Roxelana): One of Suleiman's most famous wives and a significant figure at the Ottoman court. Hürrem Sultan was known for her intelligence and influence in political matters.
• Mahidevran Sultan: Another of Suleiman's wives and the mother of his eldest son, Şehzade Mustafa.

Sons:

• Şehzade Mustafa: Suleiman's eldest son, born to Mahidevran Sultan. Mustafa's fate became entwined with the complex dynamics of Ottoman succession.
• Şehzade Selim (later Sultan Selim II): Suleiman's son and eventual successor to the Ottoman throne. Selim II ruled from 1566 to 1574.
• Şehzade Bayezid: Another son of Suleiman. His life took a tragic turn as a result of conflicts over succession.
• Şehzade Cihangir: Suleiman's son who died young.
• Şehzade Mehmed: Another son of Suleiman, whose life was marked by tragic events and political struggles.

Grand Viziers:

• Ibrahim Pasha: Suleiman's close friend and Grand Vizier for much of his reign. Ibrahim Pasha's rise and fall had a significant impact on the court.
• Rüstem Pasha: Another Grand Vizier and son-in-law of Suleiman, married to Hürrem Sultan's daughter, Mihrimah Sultan.