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Sultan Suleiman Wife, Daughter, Sisters, Family

10 July 2020 by Serhat Engül

Sultan Suleiman Wife, Daughter, Sisters

Sultan Suleiman Wife, Daughter, Sisters Family

Sultan Suleiman I (The Magnificent) was the greatest ruler of the Ottoman Empire. He inherited the throne from his father Selim I (The Resolute) and reigned for 46 years.

Suleiman was the only heir of the Selim I. Selim reigned for only 8 years but he doubled the borders of Ottoman Empire in very short time. He focused on the Middle East and conquered the Palestine, Mecca, Medina and Egypt.

Suleiman’s Wives: Mahidevran & Hurrem Sultan

  • Suleiman First Wife: Mahidevran Sultan (Mother of Shahzade Mustafa)

Suleiman initially married to Mahidevran Sultan, when he was ruling the Manisa principality as a viceroy. Tradinionally, the crowned prince should be sent to this city to learn how to rule a state. Manisa principality had a small palace and army. Young Şehzade (Prince) was training for state administration.

Sultan Suleiman Wife, Sisters, Daughter on Tv Show

Sultan Suleiman Family
Sultan Suleiman TV Show Cast
  •  Suleiman Second Wife: Hurrem Sultan (Mother of Selim, Cihangir, Bayezid)

Roxelana was a slave girl from Ukraine. She was taken prisoner during the sack of her hometown by the pirates. She was sold to Ottoman Palace and became a concubine. Somehow she attract the attention of Sultan Suleiman and became his favourite lady. Later Suleiman fell in love with her and married her. It’s believed that Suleiman stayed monogamous after marrying with Roxelana.

Sultan Suleiman’s Wife Hurrem Sultan (aka Roxelana)

roxelana-wife-of-sultan-suleiman
Hurrem Sultan
  • Sultan Suleiman Daughter Mihrimah Sultan (Married to Rustem Pasha)

Mihrimah was the beloved daughter of Hürem Sultan and Suleiman. She has a strong influence in the Harem administration. (As Harem was lead by women) She and her mother’s influence increased when she married to the Grand Vizier (Prime minister) Rüstem Pasha.

Sultan Suleiman’s Daughter Mihrimah Sultan

Sultan Suleiman Daughter
Mihrimah Sultan
  • Sultan Suleiman’s Sister Hatice Sultan (Married to Ibrahim Pasha)

Hatice Sultan was the most favourite sister of Sultan Suleiman. The names of the other sisters were, Beyhan Sultan and Şahsultan. However Suleiman always treated Hatice Sultan with love and respect.

She lived close to him especially after marrying with his best friend Pargalı Ibrahim Pasha. Ibrahim Pasha became the Grand Vizier and he is given a palace next to Sultanahmet’s Hippodrome area.

Hatice Sultan and Ibahim Pasha lived there for long years. Until the unfortunate end of Ibrahim Pasha’s life. He was executed with the accusation of treason.

Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and Hurrem Sultan Painting

Sultan Suleiman Wife
Sultan Suleiman and Hurrem Sultan

Architect Sinan – Built Suleymaniye Mosque and Tomb of Hurrem & Suleiman

Mimar Sinan was the chief architect in the Ottoman palace during the reign of Sultan Suleiman. He served to royal family for long years and built many mosques for them.

Sultan Suleiman The Magnificent – Suleymaniye Mosque

Hürrem Sultan (Roxelana) – Hürrem Sultan Complex

Şehzade Mehmed (Crown Prince) – Şehzade Mosque

Mihrimah Sultan – Mihrimah Sultan Mosques (Edirnekapı and Üsküdar)

Where Are Tombs of Suleiman, Hurrem, Shahzade Mehmed, Mihrimah?

Sultan Suleiman, Hurrem Sultan and Mihrimah Sultan are resting in Suleymaniye Mosque Complex in Istanbul. Sehzade Mehmed is buried in Sehzade Mosque which is also known as Prince Mosque. Sehzade Mosque is located within walking distance from Suleymaniye Mosque.


Further Recommended Reading

  • Suleiman The Magnificent Facts
  • Life of Sultan Suleiman and Hurrem
  • Life In The Harem Of Ottoman Palace

Sultan Suleiman’s Wife, Daughter, Sisters Post by Serhat Engul

Filed Under: HISTORY Tagged With: Ottoman Sultans

Serhat Engül

About Serhat Engül

Hello explorer of Istanbul! This is Serhat Engul. I am a licensed TOUR GUIDE IN ISTANBUL. I offer PRIVATE HALF DAY TOUR which includes a visit to the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Basilica Cistern and the Spice Bazaar. This is a fantastic option to see some of the ICONIC LANDMARKS in the whole of Istanbul and you’ll receive plenty of background information on each location to enlighten you. You may see the details of this tour on the HOMEPAGE of the blog. I wish you a wonderful trip!

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  1. AvatarAlver says

    28 October 2018 at 08:29

    Who is Fatma Sultan? Is she another sister?

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    • Serhat EngülSerhat Engül says

      28 October 2018 at 21:22

      Yes she is the youngest sister of Sultan Suleiman.

      Reply

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