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Murad IV ( Ottoman Turkish: مراد رابع, Murād-ı Rābiʿ; Turkish: IV. Murad, 27 July 1612 – 8 February 1640) was the sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1623 to 1640, known both for restoring the authority of the state and for the brutality of his methods.
Murad IV was an Ottoman sultan from 1623 to 1640 whose heavy-handed rule put an end to prevailing lawlessness and rebelliousness and who is renowned as the conqueror of Baghdad. Murad, who came to the throne at age 11, ruled for several years through the regency of his mother, Kösem, and a series.
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Murad IV (1612-1640) was a strong and ruthless ruler who executed thousands of people, including his own brothers and harem women. He banned alcohol, coffee and smoking, but indulged in them himself, and died of cirrhosis at 27.
Murad IV was one of the mighty Sultans in the history of the Ottoman Empire who was best known for his imperious and authoritative rule including use of brutal methods to restore law and order of the state. The son of Sultan Ahmed I and Kösem Sultan, he succeeded his uncle, Mustafa I, to the throne at just 11 years of age through palace conspiracy.
Learn about the life and achievements of Murad IV, the 17th Ottoman sultan who ruled from 1623 to 1640. He was known for his harsh measures against corruption, alcohol and tobacco, and his military campaigns against the enemies of the empire.
Murad IV (1612?–1640) was the nephew and successor of Mustafa I and the ruler of the Ottoman Empire from 1623 to 1640. He retook Baghdad from Persia but also killed his brother and the Greek patriarch.
Sultan Murad IV, the 17th of the Ottoman sultans and the 82nd caliph of the Muslims, was the son of Sultan Ahmed I and Mahpeyker Sultan. He had a good education and upbringing in the palace.
