Order Restored Inside the Seraglio
Inside the Seraglio, everything was now brought into good order. After the morning prayers were finished, the Baltagees—a special guard
Alarm Spreads Through the Seraglio
In the midst of this fear and confusion, a guard of Black and White Eunuchs came quickly to the door
Fear for the Safety of the King
At this dangerous moment, the officers feared that the King was about to be taken from their control. The Capa
The Immediate Removal of the Officer
All of this was done in a single moment, without delay. The officer in question was immediately removed from his
The Fear of the Young Sultan
When the danger became clear, the Grand Signior, who was still a child, broke down in fear and sorrow. He
The Unusual Behavior of the Old Queen
It was observed that the Old Queen, contrary to her usual custom, had not yet gone to bed. On ordinary
The Principles of Ottoman Power and Survival
Dismissing Warnings and Overconfidence Some of the Janissary officers strongly advised that the Vizier should be removed at once, using
The Vizier Faces the Janissary Leaders
A Cold and Calculated Reception When the Grand Vizier arrived at the mosque, Bektas Aga did not come forward to
Secret Plots Against the Young Sultan
Janissary Doubts and False Promises The Janissaries were openly opposed to the new Grand Vizier, knowing well that he did
Crisis at the Court of the Grand Signior
Advice from the Inner Circle During this dangerous moment, the Grand Signior received urgent advice from two powerful figures within