Selim I Succeeds Bayezid II
- When
- 1512
- Where
- Ottoman Empire; Asia Minor
- Episodes
- 3
Selim I succeeded Bayezid II as Ottoman Sultan in 1512 following a succession conflict. After dethroning his father, Selim ordered his exile, during which Bayezid died. Selim then suppressed his brother Ahmet's rebellion in Asia Minor to secure his rule.
Episodes
- Selim's Ascension
Selim I became Sultan in 1512, succeeding Bayezid II.
- Bayezid's Exile and Death
Bayezid II was exiled and died before reaching his destination.
- Suppression of Ahmet's Rebellion
Selim suppressed his brother Ahmet's rebellion in Asia Minor.
Background and detail
Succession Context. Selim I, born in 1470, was the son of Bayezid II. By 1512, his brother Ahmet was the favorite candidate for the throne. Selim had previously staged a revolt in Thrace in 1511 and fled to Crimea after losing a battle against his father's forces.
Accession and Exile. Selim ascended to the throne in 1512, ending Bayezid II's reign. Following his dethronement, Bayezid was ordered to be exiled to a distant sanjak. He died before reaching his destination, clearing the path for Selim's sole authority.
Suppression of Rivals. Upon becoming Sultan, Selim's immediate priority was to suppress his brother Ahmet's rebellion in Asia Minor. Ahmet had declared himself Sultan of Anatolia, posing a direct challenge to Selim's newly established sovereignty over the empire.
People involved
- Selim I · Sultan of the Ottoman Empire
- Bayezid II · Dethroned Sultan
- Ahmet · Rebel Prince
Sources
- Selim I Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04
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