Historedia
Person

Sheikh ul-Islam

Events
1
Episodes
2
Years
1807

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Sheikh ul-Islam, 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: Religious Authority

    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.

Sources

  1. Selim III Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-29