Historedia
Person

Mustafa IV

Events
2
Episodes
4
Years
1807–1808

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Mustafa IV, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Selim III deposed in favour of Mustafa IV

    1807

    Role: Successor Sultan

    1. 29 May 1807 · IstanbulJanissary Revolt and Deposition

      Janissaries rose in revolt, secured a fatwa, and deposed Selim III on 29 May 1807, installing Mustafa IV.

    2. 29 May 1807 · IstanbulMustafa IV Ascension

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

  2. Mahmud II succeeds Mustafa IV as Ottoman sultan

    1808

    Role: Deposed Sultan

    1. 1808 · PalaceDeposition of Mustafa IV

      Alemdar Mustafa Pasha led a rebellion that deposed Mustafa IV, allowing Mahmud II to ascend the throne in 1808.

    2. 16 November 1808 · Father's mausoleumDeath of Mustafa IV

      Mustafa IV was killed on Mahmud II's orders on 16 November 1808 and buried in his father's mausoleum.

Sources

  1. Mustafa IV Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07
  2. Mahmud II Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19