Hurrem sultan letters of recommendation
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Newly published letter reveals Hürrem Sultan's love for Süleyman the Magnificent
Recently unveiled love letters sent by Hürrem Sultan to Süleyman the Magnificent shed light on the most famous love story of the era.
Archivists call the letters, released by the presidential archives, to be one of the best examples of Turkish poetry and prose in the Ottoman courts, written when Sultan Süleyman was away on the battlefield.
Süleyman is considered by many historians as the most successful Ottoman sultan. His rule from to saw bold military campaigns that enlarged the borders of the empire, as well as developments in the fields of law, literature, art and architecture. However, for the romantics, he is known for his phenomenal love story with his wife, Hürrem, who was also his former slave.
"I am lost in this universe created by our Lord. I lived my best years under your protection, like a pearl in your jewel box.
"Please accept this rue from your helpless and miserable slave, suffering in your absence.
"I only find peace next to you. Words and inks would not be enough to tell my happiness and joy, when I am right next to you.
"Memories of the days we spent together, the moments we shared, fill your servant's heart.
"I console myself with these memories in your absence. I
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Western sources refer to Haseki Hurrem Sultan variously as Roxelana, Rosa, Rosanne, Rossa, Ruziac or La Rossa. She is generally believed to have been enslaved during raids by the Crimean Turks on Ukraine and Galicia during the reign of Yavuz Sultan Selim and presented to the Ottoman Palace.
The Life of Haseki Hurrem Sultan
Of the diverse theories about her ethnic origin, it is most likely that she was Russian or Polish. Although the opinion that she was Russian was widely held in both Europe and Turkey, there is evidence that she considered herself to be Polish.
She was given the name Hurrem, on account of her cheerful temperament. As astute as she was attractive, and with a ready wit, she was to become the most beloved concubine of Suleyman The Magnificent respectfully.
Her influence over him was proverbial. When her first child was born, she desired to leave the palace, at which Suleyman flouted tradition by officially solemnizing the marriage.
Haseki Hurrem Sultan gave birth to four sons, Mehmed, Selim, Bayezid and Cihangir and one daughter; Mihrumah. To ensure that one of her sons would succeed to the throne, she did everything in her power to turn Suleyman against his eldest son and heir Mustafa.
She also conspired to bring about the execution of Grand Vezir Ibrahim
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Ancient letters reach Ottoman attachment story
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