Thus, to prevent attempts at seizing the throne, reigning sultans practiced fratricide upon accession, starting with Murad I in 1362. Both Murad III and his son Mehmed III had their half-brothers murdered.

The practice of fratricide was legalized by Mehmed II. ... Mehmed II stated, "Of any of my sons that ascends the throne, it is acceptable for him to kill his brothers for the common benefit of the people . Today we will tell you about Ottoman Sultans who killed there brothers for throne.




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