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This article explores the political dynamics during the reign of Sultan Mehmed IV and the rise of the Köprülü grand viziers, challenging the notion of Mehmed IV as a weak ruler. It argues that Mehmed IV established a new political system that strengthened both the Sultanate and the Grand Vizierate, leading to a significant period of Köprülü dominance in the Ottoman Empire. The study draws parallels with European minister-favorites, highlighting the unique aspects of the Ottoman political structure and its i

Author

Levent Koker

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