Mehmed III's rise to power is one of the most tragic and controversial in Ottoman history. In this video, we explore his dark reign, marked by the execution of 19 of his own brothers in a brutal act of fratricide to secure his throne. From military victories to haunting palace tragedies, Mehmed's story is one of both triumph and sacrifice. Was it the price of power or the beginning of his downfall? Watch now to discover the untold story of the Sultan of Shadows.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Mehmed's Early Life
1:30 - The Dark Tradition of Fratricide
3:43 - Military Triumphs and Challenges
4:20 - Internal Struggles of the Empire
4:50 - Mehmed's Legacy
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