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Today, February 8, 1640, Sultan Murad IV passed away 🤲🏻🤍
Sultan Murad IV was tall, huge man with a round face. He was one of the most powerful sultans of the Ottoman history. He was very good at archery, was so intelligent, strong, courageous and energetic. He proved his strength in wars he had taken place 🗡️🤍
Murad IV whom rose to the Ottoman throne year 1623, was known as monarch whom instituted rigorous measures to restore order and discipline to the kingdom. During his reign until year 1640, he instituted a number of reforms and crackdowns on many aspects of society 👑🔥
Murad IV’s strict attitude to government was one of the most notable aspect of his reign. He aimed to restore the central government’s autority and limit the influence of powerful groups inside the empire, most notably the Janissaries. These elite infantrymen had evolved into a strong political force, frequently wielding enormous influence over state affairs 🔥📃🩵
Murad IV implemented a number of steps to combat corruption and impose a severe code of condurt. Murad IV’s emphasis moral and social concorns was another key 🔐 part of his rule. Murad IV was involved in military battles in addition to his domestic initiatives. He led victorious battles against the Safavid Empire and the Republic of Venice, consolidating Ottoman authority over crucial strategic areas 🌍🌏
Despite his competent leadship, Murad IV’s rule was characterized by harshness and cruelty. Murad IV’s life was tragically cut by his death year 1640. His reputation lives on as a ruler whom strove to restore order and discipline to the Ottoman Empire during a during a difficult moment in its history by rigorous policies and determined action 🖊️🤍
Also this day, February 8, 1830, Sultan Abdul Aziz I was born ❤️👑
Abdul Aziz I had auborn color. Although he had a reputation for being extravangant, he dressed modesty. He was only 9 years old when his father Sultan Mahmud II passed away. His brother Sultan Abdul Abdulmecid I had taken care his education 👑 ✨
He studied French, loved music and poetry and was a composer himself. He was also talented artist. He made designs for the navy ship ⛴️ He was physically strong and muscular 🔊
Abdul Aziz I carried his predecessors’ Tanzimat reforms, which aimed to modernize numerous parts of Ottoman society and administration. He aimed to bring Western administrative techniques, technical improvements, and European-style clothes. One of the defining characteristics of Abdul-Aziz’s reign was his determination to strengthen the Ottoman military 👔👗
However Abdul Aziz I ‘s tenure was fraught with financial challenges. The empire faced rising debts, and efforts to acquire international loans and investments resulted in some economic reliance on other powers. This financial hardship strained the empire and contributed to rising dissatisfaction 💰
Furthermore, political dissatisfaction and resistance to Abdul-Aziz’s reign grew. Discontent developed during Abdul-Aziz’s rule, culminating in his ouster in 1876. His deposition constituted a watershed moment in Ottoman history, triggering a flurry of political reforms and reform measures under his successor, Murad V 🖊️✨
