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Accession of Murad III

When
December 1574
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Succession of Murad III

Murad III succeeded Selim II as Ottoman Sultan in December 1574.

Following the death of Sultan Selim II in December 1574, Murad III assumed the throne. This event marked the formal transfer of power within the Ottoman dynasty, establishing Murad as the new ruler.

Sources

  1. Murad III Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-24

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