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Accession of Mustafa I
- When
- 22 November 1617
- Where
- Ottoman Court
- Part of
- Accession of Mustafa I
Mustafa I became Sultan on 22 November 1617 after Ahmed I's death, establishing a new succession principle of seniority.
Following the death of Ahmed I, Mustafa I was selected as the next sultan. This marked the first time an Ottoman sultan was succeeded by his brother instead of his son. The event created a new succession principle of seniority, where the oldest prince would rise to the throne, lasting until the end of the Empire.
Sources
- Mustafa I Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-07
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