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Ibrahim
He came to the throne as the last male of the dynasty; three of his sons later became sultan, so the Ottoman line continued through him. His extravagance and the influence of his court circle led to the uprising that ended his reign.
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| Father | Ahmed I |
|---|---|
| Mother | Kösem Sultan |
| Consorts | Turhan Hatice Sultan, Saliha Dilaşub Sultan, Hatice Muazzez Sultan, Şivekâr Sultan |
| Children | Mehmed IV, Suleiman II, Ahmed II, Şehzade Selim, Atike Sultan, Gevherhan Sultan, Bican Sultan |
Major achievements
- Azov recovered from the Cossacks (1642)
- Cretan campaign begun and Chania conquered (1645)
- Enthroned as the dynasty's only male, ensuring its continuation
Treaties
None recorded.
Grand viziers
| Name | From | To | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kemankeş Kara Mustafa Pasha | February 8, 1640 | January 31, 1644 | 3 years, 357 days |
| Sultanzade Mehmed Pasha | January 31, 1644 | December 17, 1645 | 1 year, 320 days |
| Nevesinli Salih Pasha | December 17, 1645 | September 16, 1647 | 1 year, 273 days |
| Kara Musa Pasha | September 16, 1647 | September 21, 1647 | 5 days |
| Hezarpare Ahmed Pasha | September 21, 1647 | August 7, 1648 | 321 days |
| Sofu Mehmed Pasha | August 7, 1648 | August 8, 1648 | 1 day |
Battles and treaties
| Year | Event | Result / parties |
|---|---|---|
| 1645 | Siege: Conquest of Chania | Ottoman victory |
Full infoboxes are in the site’s “Battles and Treaties” tab; source: English Wikipedia.
Death
He was deposed in an uprising in 1648 and strangled ten days later.
Territorial change
The lands that changed hands in this period, and the battles or treaties that brought the changes, can be seen on the map: map of the reign of Ibrahim.