Murad, a man of courage, determination, and…

1639 CE

Murad, a man of courage, determination, and violent temperament, does not follow closely the precepts of the Shari'ah (Islamic law): he is the first Ottoman sultan to execute a shaykh al-islam (the highest Muslim dignitary in the empire).

He is able to restore order, however, and to straighten out state finances.

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Constantinople > Istanbul Istanbul Turkey View →

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Murad IV View →

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