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The document discusses the history and practice of fratricide, or the killing of brothers, within the Ottoman dynasty. It provides context on how the practice was introduced and sanctioned by law initially but later ended under a different sultan. While seen as legitimate by some to prevent succession disputes and rebellion, it was criticized by others as illegal. Different reasons for executions included actual revolts, signs of potential uprising, or potential future threats; interpretations varied on wha

Author

Shoyeb Anwarul Azim

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EN