Exploring the Wives of Orhan Ghazi: Ottoman Empire History in Kuruluş Osman

Hello Friends! Welcome to Qayadat Play. Many love stories of Ottoman princes and sultans are etched in history. The sultans' many non-Muslim lovers and Harem concubines continued to propel the Ottoman dynasty forward. But the annals of history record the first Ottoman sultan. as a prince born from the womb of a Byzantine princess And the first mother, Sultan, was also a Byzantine. For the description of all these events, it is necessary to look back at the story of Orhan Ghazi. How many wives did he have? And when did these marriages get to be seen?

Will also see the details of his political marriages. Orhan Ghazi, son of the great Osman Ghazi, born in 1281 He was mentioned for the first time in history. when he was rumored to be in love with a Byzantine princess. And after a great conflict with the Byzantines, the princess became the daughter-in-law of the Ottomans. Yes, this is the event of 1299. When the governors of Yarhisar and Belcik united and laid a blood trap for Osman Ghazi at Holofira's wedding ceremony. This famous incident of Chakra Pinar is recorded in both Ottoman and Byzantine history books.

But the princess had sent a letter to the Ottomans for help. Because she was being forced to marry the son of the governor of Belcik. The Otomans stormed the event and disrupted everything. Forts were also conquered. And got the princess too. Holofira was influenced by the Ottomans and converted to Islam. And she became Orhan Ghazi's first wife. According to some incidents, the two met in a market. And they were already in love with each other. Holofira had also converted to Islam before marriage.

The first princess to become the daughter-in-law of the Ottomans carried on their lineage. And in 1316 Suleiman Pasha was born. who is known as the conqueror of Romeli And in 1360 he also died due to a fall from a horse. In addition, Holofira gave birth to the Ottoman Sultan Murad I in 1326. And the mother also got the status of Sultan. Then another Prince Qasim is also mentioned, who was the son of Holofera and Orhan Bey. His successful love affair with Holofira has been followed by a series of political marriages. Orhan Ghazi's second wife was also Byzantine.

Seeing the threat posed by the Ottoman invasion and the Byzantines, Emperor Andronikos II offered his daughter Sporja in marriage to Orhan Bey. And both were formally done in 1316. Even this alliance marriage could not stop the war. Whereas Spurjah became a Muslim like Nilufar Hatun. after seeing the good behavior and justice of the Ottomans. From the marriage of Orhan Bey, he had about four children, two sons and two daughters. Prince Ibrahim, the eldest son of Spurja Hatun, was also made Sanjak Bey of Eskisehir. Who fought for the throne with Murad I?

And then his life was taken on the orders of the Sultan. Apart from this, Sharifullah Bey, Saljuq Hatun, and Fatima Hatun were also his children. Sporja Khatoon quickly became a favorite of the people due to her good attitude and charitable works. The third name also refers to a Byzantine princess. Theodora Kantakouzenos was one of the three daughters of Emperor John VI. In 1346, the Byzantines once again offered Theodora's marriage to Orhan Bey as an alliance with the Ottomans. Which was accepted?

The Byzantines were supporting the opponents of the Ottoman Emperor John VI in the Civil War. The emperor saw fit to offer Theodora to the Ottoman alliance in order to prevent the Ottomans from this support. This was the Byzantine princess who did not accept Islam even after marrying Orhan Bey. And she believed in Christianity. Orhan Bey had only one prince, Halil Bey. Orhan was about 65 years old when he married this Byzantine princess.

While the younger princess was only 14 or 15 years old His prince Halil Bey also fought for the throne against Sultan Murad I, as did Ibrahim Bey, son of Spurja Hatun. But these seven children and three wives are recorded in history books with detailed stories. But apart from this, a brief history is given regarding some of his wives. A fourth wife, Afendez Hatun, is also listed. Which is sometimes said to be the daughter of Ganduz Bey Who was the elder brother of Osman Ghazi? And somewhere she is said to be Mahmud Alp's daughter.

But this description is half incomplete. According to some historical sources, Orhan Bey had at least five wives. But all these are unconfirmed traditions. Only three of his Byzantine marriages are recorded in history. And there was a marriage with an Effendi woman. How did you like this description of Orhan Bey's family life? Be sure to tell in the comment box. Like and share the article. See You Soon!