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Mustafa IV Ascension

When
29 May 1807
Where
Istanbul
Part of
Selim III deposed in favour of Mustafa IV

Mustafa IV ascended to the throne following Selim III's deposition, pledging to preserve Janissary privileges.

Mustafa IV, the son of Sultan Abdul Hamid I, ascended to the throne after the deposition of his cousin Selim III on 29 May 1807. He was one of the last remaining male members of the House of Osman. Mustafa pledged not to interfere with the Janissaries' privileges, securing their support.

Sources

  1. Mustafa IV Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07
  2. Selim III Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-29

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