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Accession of Mustafa II

When
1695
Where
Edirne Palace
Episodes
1

Mustafa II succeeded Ahmed II as Ottoman Sultan in 1695 following Ahmed's death in Edirne. The accession marked the end of Ahmed's reign and the start of Mustafa's rule until 1703.

Episodes

  1. 6 February 1695 · Edirne PalaceDeath of Ahmed II

    Ahmed II died in Edirne Palace on 6 February 1695, ending his reign and triggering the succession process.

Background and detail

Background. Ahmed II reigned from 1691 to 1695, focusing on conflicts with the Habsburgs. His reign included military defeats such as Slankamen and the loss of Gyula. He died on 6 February 1695 in Edirne, creating the vacancy for succession.

People involved

Sources

  1. Mustafa II Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-26
  2. Ahmed II Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-26

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