In the Ottoman Empire, royal birthright determined one's status and power, with Hurrem Sultan asserting her position as a 'sultan by birth' rather than a slave, despite being a concubine, while other women like Hatice Sultan challenged her authority based on her birth status as a daughter of the Ali Osman dynasty.
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Do you call that a quail?
Quail. Ok. I swear I made it with my own hands. Ok. Is it ok? Lying. Don't lie to me. I'll rip out your forked tongue.
Where is this quail? This is a roasted chicken. It couldn't even become a chicken. It's a bird, but it can't fly. It has wings, but it can't fly.
O Messenger of Allah.
Now take this and coat it in spices and tomato paste.
Cover it with some plants too, so the bird can fly away, fly away, fly away.
Hopefully, I'll get through this iftar without any problems. I will visit three mosques during the journey.
3.
Come on, come on, come on. Quick, quick, quick, quick. The call to prayer is almost here. Quick. Thank God, we are successfully concluding Ramadan.
This is our last iftar. May God help our brave soldiers on this campaign.
Amine. My dear mother, I heard you like quail.
I told you this specifically. Please come in, Güla, my queen mother. Have iftar tents been set up outside the palace for our subjects? Hopefully, nothing is missing. Please don't worry, Valide Sultan. I got involved myself.
Sultan Suleiman Khan, we are parting ways again.
Endless mountains, plains, and enemies will come between us.
Please don't be so hard on yourself, Hürrem. May you reach the end of your pregnancy safely and successfully.
I wish you could stay a little longer.
If only our prince could be born in your loving, peaceful arms. All you have to do is pray. May God sharpen the swords of the valiant soldiers of the glorious state and keep them on their path. May they be reunited with their loved ones in victory soon.
Amine.
Amine.
Father Ibrahim Pasha has been on campaign for 15 days.
When are we leaving?
Mustafa, you're still too young. Your mother wouldn't send you anyway.
You will stay with us and pray. A child cannot go to war yet.
No, I'm grown up now and I'm very good with a sword.
Dad, please take me with you. Mustafa, now is neither the time nor the place to talk about this.
Allahu Akbar.
Allahu Akbar. There is no god but Allah.
Lift it up and take it away.
Forgive me, my sultan. Didn't you like it?
Güla, I don't want Turkish delight.
Forbidden. Don't you dare bring it near me or around me. " Sultan, don't look at me like that, looking so dazed, lift this thing up and take it away."
I hope everything is alright.
My son, my son is coming. "My son," he says, " how do I know?"
Inform the baby immediately.
Quickly attach the needle to the bloodstream. Bring the lord. Okay Güla, I asked you for the good news. It's too early for birth.
Hopefully, he'll get it all in one breath. Is it a boy?
Mashallah, Hürrem.
You've given birth to another beautiful baby prince.
Congratulations. May God grant us the blessing of raising them in health and peace. Thank. To the millet.
Bring the good news to our Sultan immediately. Another prince has been born. Will I have another brother? It doesn't matter if it's a girl or a boy. The most important thing is that the child to be born is healthy. My silk girl.
Your Majesty, Hürrem Sultan has given birth to a prince.
I will give you the name of your great ancestor, the white ancestor. In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
Allahu Akbar. Allahu Akbar.
Allahu Akbar.
Allahu Akbar. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah.
I bear witness that there is no god but Allah. I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.
I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. May it bring good fortune.
Your name is Bayazat. Your name is Bayazat.
My Sultan, my prince looks as if he knows this world.
Like a scholar. Wow, amazing!
The maturity in her face is miraculous. May God protect us from the evil eye. May every day be like this blessed holiday.
I hope you smile.
Come and read and blow on it from time to time. It brightens my mood.
You also didn't follow religion at all. I am not tired at all, my sultan. Honestly, seeing you looking so well, I'd be happy to stay up all night.
Meanwhile, I had some postpartum drink made for you. Oh my oh my oh my. Drink to your heart's content, enjoy your meal, may it be sweet and delicious, like milk.
Mother, forgive me. I couldn't kiss your hand and receive your blessings on the day of the holiday. Could there be a better day than this, Hürrem?
You have given birth to yet another blessed prince for us.
Thank you, Mom. May God grant you a long life. May He never take him away from us.
Happy holidays, my Sultan.
Happy holidays.
Mom, my mom has arrived.
Hürrem, why are you standing? You need to rest. "We need to walk a little. The doctor said to stay longer, my sultan." And I'm so bored. Lie down, lie down. My dearest daughter. Come.
Mom, my dad didn't take me. Mustafa is n't here either.
How is it not there? Where?
He went to the army camp with his father. Is the prince going on a military campaign?
I think she really wants to, but I don't know.
But she's still very young.
The child cannot go. Our Sultan can take them if he wishes. Am I going to ask you? My dear mother, I've had the best almond pastes from Edirne brought to you. Come on, girl. Our Hürrem Sultan is also there. Obviously, she doesn't like Turkish delight. Apparently, Mustafa was touching it. My father won't let me go with him. Come sit down, my little lion. Don't be sad. Your father isn't taking you with him for us. If you leave, who will protect us?
When are we going to Payta? We're still here. Go and see your brother Beyazıt. Mehmet is asking about you. Show some interest in him/her.
Hi. Now, if you'll excuse me.
My Sultan, please don't go. I wish you would stay here forever. This palace is silent without you.
Even the nightingales in the garden are left speechless.
The roses are drooping their heads.
Güla, have you become a poet? Look what loneliness makes you say.
My Sultan, solitude belongs only to God, God forbid.
But even we, your humble servants, sometimes feel heartache.
Excuse me, I need to check on the evening preparations.
Mother, if you allow it, can Gül the waxer come with us? We will need your valuable services in Topkapı as well.
You're right. That's appropriate.
I was also satisfied with their services.
Look, Hürram Sultan has arrived.
Welcome, my Sultan.
Oh my goodness, my prince, don't touch him. Stay away. Don't crowd together, don't crowd together.
What kind of manners are these?
Sümbüla hasn't taught you anything.
My daughter, my child, you 've collected all the gold! Let me see. Is this acceptable now? It didn't happen.
Gülam, nigar kalpan. What beauty is this? It suited him, it suited him very well to be the Sultan's cap. Look, fire is shooting from their eyes.
What's wrong? What are you doing here? Have you come to visit again?
Yo, I'm here from the start. Thankfully, our Hürrem Sultan deemed it appropriate.
Gül, we brought your belongings.
Come inside now. Go on, go on, go on. I hope you didn't break anything. It's too late, my son.
Mother, with your permission, I would like to move to my own palace tomorrow. I absolutely do not allow it.
You will stay here with us until my lion and Ibrahim Pasha return from the campaign.
But my mother's takes months. Let it continue.
I made this mistake once.
We know what happened. Our mother sultan is right.
Stay here with us.
I guess I have no other choice.
Tell them to prepare the hyacinth.
I will tell you, my sultan. I'll tell you, Beheem.
Valide Sultan (Queen Mother).
What's up, hyacinth? My daughter, regarding Gül Ağa staying with me.
What's wrong with Hatice? Do not worry, my queen mother.
Our Sultan Hatice is pregnant. Am I pregnant?
Valida, did you hear?
Yes.
My belly.
Fürem Sultan, why have you come here? Don't come unless you invite me.
I... Hatice Sultan was pregnant. I just wanted to let you know. Really?
How nice.
Come out, my sultan.
What's wrong?
It's clear you're angry with me, but I swear to God, I'm innocent. He was innocent, completely blameless. Hey Nigar, you betrayed me.
You made a pact with the devil.
You made me a murderer. You've stained my hands with blood.
How could I possibly object to such a high-ranking Pasha?
I had to. He said, "Shut up." I fell silent too.
My Sultan, forgive me. I am your loyal servant.
No amnesty.
Once you betray someone, you'll always betray them.
Now get out of here. I don't want to see you.
Abraham is the devil, Abraham, your end will come forever.
My lion and Ibrahim Pasha will find morale boost in the campaign with the news of your pregnancy.
Mother, if you'll allow me, let's not give this news right away.
My heart hasn't even adjusted to the excitement yet; what if, God forbid, something goes wrong? Ah! Let it come out of your mouth. Hatcem, please don't worry about such things. Don't tire your heart.
My dearest silk, my little darling, will be born with God's permission.
My grandson.
I am willing to give my life to avoid losing this Companion of the Prophet. Don't call her "my mother" or "my sultan" like that. Don't even get used to using these words. We will all be there to support you in your safe return to your child.
My dear mother, my queen, may you be blessed and fortunate. Did you hear?
Yes, I heard. I am very happy, my sultan.
Congratulations.
Let's not send my mother, Hatice Sultan, anywhere from here. I will personally handle it.
Good morning my baby.
Slowly. Leave it there.
My Sultan, I have prepared lamb stew on a bed of spinach and rice pilaf with almonds for you. Thank.
Where are you, Esme? You abandoned the children.
I have arrived, Sultan.
My Sultan, should we find you another concubine?
Esma Hatun can't manage on her own.
Yes, he can't keep up.
But to whom can I entrust my princes?
You can trust me, Sultan. I'm taking charge of the situation from now on. I will find you the best and most diligent concubines and place them at your service.
Ah, then, ask me whatever you wish, Gül?
What more could I ask from God than your smiling face? Ok.
My only wish from God.
Abraham's safe return. Let him be breathless, let there be no turning back.
What did you say?
I didn't hear. "Do n't worry, my sultan," I said.
Ibrahim Pasha is powerful. Masallah. It doesn't easily fall to the ground. With God's permission, they will certainly return safe and sound with my sovereign.
Amine.
But that's not my real fear. I can't get that night out of my mind. I can't put up with this again.
I wish those days would come so I could hold my baby in my arms. I came to ask if my beautiful sultans have any requests, with Ibrahim by their side.
I also made rose syrup with my own hands. It soothes and brings peace. That would be good. We need it.
Health to your hands. Enjoy your meal, my queen.
My Sultan, should we perhaps consult the astrologers?
I don't know. We'll feel a little better.
I too can lose sleep thinking about my sovereign.
Well, maybe. There was a woman named Güla.
What was his name?
Ask about Sümbül. He knows.
My dear mother, there was a true astrologer, Yakup Efendi.
He brought out every grandfather.
Jacob? Who's that? Is that good? He was the court astrologer.
But then Ibrahim Pasha sent him away from the palace.
Ibrahim Pasha? What do you mean? It was chilling.
The man's senses and powers were exceptionally high.
They called him a sorcerer.
It was known even in Edirne. He was someone who never made a good drawing. When Mahi told Devran that he would never have children again, he got very angry. He complained to Ibrahim Pasha.
Ibrem also sent a message from the palace. Let 's call him and have him come.
Impossible.
He was sent from the palace. Neither would the mother allow it.
How will he know you've arrived?
Income and expenses are immediate.
My Sultan, please? I was very curious about that man.
He will say nice things too. We'll relax.
Okay, let him come.
This place alone won't do.
Güla, you will bring the marble pavilion by boat.
They call it a black marsh. Who knows what bottomless place it is in now?
Why did you even mention it?
You'll find it. Good. Even if it's seven layers deep, I'll dig it up and bring it back. My Sultan, keep your mouth shut.
I found Sultan Yakup Efendi.
Hatice, if you're not well, the baby in your womb wo n't be well either.
Say something, Mahi Devran.
Am I wrong? You are absolutely right, mother.
You are the only ones who know the grief I felt when I miscarried my baby. Think of good things.
Mother, come. Hirrhen. Is something wrong?
With your permission, I will take my princes to the private garden.
Perhaps my esteemed Sultan Hatitçi will accompany me as well. That would be good. Go out, Hatice, take a walk and relax a bit. Oh my goodness, Yakup Efendi! No one will ever know that you came here or who you met with. When you're finished, the boatman will take you to the Golden Horn.
What happened to Hürrem?
Gül Ağa just arrived. They found and brought the astrologer Yakup Efendi.
They are waiting for us at Mermekörs.
Or you say terrible things. Aren't you coming?
My sultan, he cannot face you behind the screen. Ask them to reveal whatever the problem is.
Tell me if you'd like. I'll ask the question and bring you the answer. There's no need, Güla. We'll get our answers later.
You wait for us at the door. Keep an eye out so no one sees you.
Yakup effendi, please go ahead, Sultan, I'm listening. I 'm pregnant and anxious.
Sleep has become impossible.
I saw Yogan.
She cries a lot.
He sits quietly in his mother's lap. She has golden hair. It seems that it will illuminate his home.
I told you. Masallah.
Yakup Efendi, there's one more person I'm waiting for. He'll come back.
The road is difficult, muddy, but he'll turn back.
He will return with his cargo.
But there is one.
Like a shadow, it always watches, waits.
What are you doing here, Güla? Oh dear, my apprentice, did you scare me to death? If only you had said hello first, my spirits would have been lifted. Don't mess with me. Is something wrong? Why are you here?
Sultan Hatice and Sultan Hürrem are out and about. I'm waiting for them too. Just in case the need arises. There's not a drop of water that can come between you and your sultans. Masallah. Like that. Like that. Thank god.
Sweet, sweet, my queen, you are giving birth to a boy with golden hair.
So what did he say in that last act?
A shadow. It has no face. Interpret it positively; may it bring good fortune. To ward off evil. Since I've found this Yakup Efendi, may I ask him something?
Of course, of course. Sensor. I'm going for a walk.
You've caused a lot of trouble.
Dark clouds have enveloped your heart.
You were breathless.
Someone is holding you by your slender neck and squeezing it.
What kind of mountains are these clouds?
How about the sun gene as a wall?
But only death cleanses these black mulberries of blood.
Only then will the Sultan's sun shine upon us like a wall.
Mihrima, we ran a lot. I'm tired. Let's take a breather, okay? Ok. Ok. Come on.
Finally, I see a smile on your face, Sultan.
Masallah.
This is my son's joy, Gülfem.
My son and I are waiting for his father. May it bring good fortune. Who knows? Perhaps you'll have a daughter.
Belli Gülfan. I'm going to have a son with golden hair.
Hürrem and I met with Yakup Efendi. He said so.
Yakup Efendi?
Hopefully so.
But you should still stay away from Yakup Efendi, my sultan. Let 's hope this doesn't reach our sultan's ears. You'll get bored. Don't worry.
Eid al-Adha has arrived. Uncle, keep your eyes wide open. Let's avoid any missing items or accidents.
Reach every neighborhood.
Do not neglect the poor and needy. May our subjects not feel the absence of our sovereign. Your orders will be carried out completely, my sultan. Do n't worry. Tomorrow, we will also visit foundations. The sacrificial animals, which will be distributed individually, were sourced from Anatolia. Come here, Hatice. Come.
How are you today? I'm very well, Mom. That's better, smile!
We are discussing preparations for Eid al-Adha. Do you have a wish?
I wish at least a pair of ceremonial crowns were distributed to the orphans and the widowed shahs. Ok.
My darling, my precious.
Our royal family wishes you a happy holiday.
Slowly, without rushing, one by one.
Everyone should buy one item. Sümbü Agha, what's wrong with these concubines? Is this how you disciplined your harem?
Heads up. Before. Do your job. Don't make me lose my temper during this holiday.
Hold the nets slowly. That's embarrassing.
Slow. Are the preparations for the private garden complete?
Oh, my lady. I couldn't sleep.
I've completed all the preparations since yesterday. Thankfully, my friend Niger was quite helpful.
We're ready, Day Hatun. Güda made a dessert fit for sultans. Did you have such talents, Güla?
What can be made from this aşure (a traditional Turkish dessert)? Poison. Don't say that. She also had rose water added to it.
Very good. Even the sugar industry was jealous.
We'll see what happens.
I'm going out to the garden. Our mother will be coming down shortly.
Who is the person next to Hürrem Sultan?
Lotus.
Our Sultan's new favorite. I've been meaning to ask Yaral for a while now, but it keeps slipping my mind.
Why did you fall out with Hürrem Sultan? Because of you.
Happy Eid, Mom.
You too, my beautiful daughter.
Happy holidays, Mom.
Happy holidays to you too, my daughter.
Where is Mustafa?
Lütfala at the Eid celebration ceremony in the Enderun.
My little lion. How well my prince represents the Sultan! May God protect us from the evil eye.
Happy Eid, my dear mother.
You too, my daughter. If we had known, I would have sent Prince Mehmet and Prince Selim to Ender's ceremony as well. You would have been informed if they deemed it necessary.
Happy holidays to you too.
Happy holidays, Valide Sultan. To you too, my daughter.
Ibrahim will be so happy when he hears this. I think you should have sent a message, my sultan. I wrote a letter to my sovereign.
I hope you didn't mention my pregnancy.
I didn't know if it was secret. I did it simply to please my sovereign. I wish you had bothered to consult him, Hürrem.
My private life should remain private.
I made aşure (a traditional Turkish dessert) with my own hands for my sultans. Enjoy your meal.
Where is this bewildered Adam?
How would I know? They called, that's all. income.
Heh.
H.
Mashallah. Hungry, hungry.
Mashallah, mashallah, mashallah, mashallah. They are all beautiful. Masallah. But beauty should reside in the soul. Is n't that right, Niger Kalfa? Like that. Like that. O Patient One, O Merciful One.
I'll start with your soul. Go ahead and choose. I will inform my sultans first. Perhaps they would like to see it for themselves. Nobody move from here. I'll come again.
Nobody move.
My Sultan, the ashura is very delicious.
It seems you'll want to eat a little more. It contains everything you need. That's enough.
My lords, I apologize for disturbing you again, but new concubines have arrived.
I wanted you to be the first to see it.
I am saying this especially for you, Hatice Sultan. I have no eyes. You can leave.
Actually, there's hardly anyone left in your palace besides the servants. We don't need it either.
TRUE.
You can even take a few concubines. May your palace be filled with joy.
Ibrahim Pasha would like it too.
The harem will also be delighted.
You, Necurette, would have a conversation with me about such a topic.
My Sultan, this matter must be settled definitively.
Hürrem, who are you? Have you ever thought about it?
Who are you to compare yourself to me?
I was born a sultan.
I will die as Sultan. I have birthright rights. Giving birth to princes, a privilege no other woman has ever had, does not change your status.
You will remain the Sultan's servants and slaves.
Ibrahim's tongue was tied; he couldn't even look into the eyes of another woman while establishing a harem.
If she's with someone else, I'll divorce her.
He will lose both his title as Pasha and his position as Grand Vizier; I will ruin him. Do you know why?
Because I am Khadija Sultan, from the Ali Osman dynasty.
Oh.
Hatice, you're paying attention to what you eat and drink, aren't you? Don't worry, Mom. My watch is correct.
With your permission, I would like to return to my apartment.
My princes are waiting.
You haven't eaten anything anyway.
You haven't left your apartment for days.
Missing my sovereign has weakened me.
So tell me, my queen mothers. Good news! The imperial decree announcing the conquest has reached the palace.
Thank god. Read it now.
Yes. The Ottoman army achieved a swift and great victory on the plain of Muhaç. The infidel Lajos was killed, and his army was destroyed.
Thank God. Is there no mention of Ibrahim Pasha? Ibrahim Pasha is doing very well, my Sultan.
Because they rendered great services in this victory.
Masallah. While I pray every day for you to die, you only grow stronger. Ibrahim, I was born a sultan.
I will die as Sultan. Giving birth to princes does not change your status.
You will remain the Sultan's servants and slaves.
My Sultan, my Sultan. Really?
What kind of sultanate is this? Do you have a request?
No. No, no, I want walnut Turkish delight. There is more to it than that, my sultan. My dearest Merşime. Shameful spending, my dear daughter. Come, come here.
Now, give me a good rest.
You were born a sultan.
Never forget this.
Your father rules the world. You too are a daughter of this power, this authority.
Mirshima, you are a sultan.
You will be stronger than me.
You won't be a slave like me. No one will be able to buy or sell you, give you orders, or diminish your wealth. No one will be able to ignore you.
The day will come when everyone will bow before you.
You will rule over them.
You will do what I couldn't do. Do you understand me?
You are a sultan.
You're a sultan by birth.
You're not a slave like me.
Halidem, I am grateful for your interest and kindness.
But now I would like to return to my own palace.
I haven't been there for months.
I want to make preparations at the palace before Ibrahim returns. As you know, preparations need to be made for my baby as well. Don't waste your energy. My lion, I won't send you anywhere until you return from your campaign. Just tell us what's needed, and we'll take care of it.
I'll come as you wish.
What happened between you and Hatice Hürrem? Nothing.
How is it not there? It's been so long since you even greeted me. Did he do something inappropriate to you? It's alright, Mom.
Sometimes, he doesn't know where to put the words or phrases he needs. O Sultan of Sultans, you have summoned me.
Nilife, you look after the children. It's time for bed now.
You will bring that fortune teller back to me. Is it Mr. Yakup?
Yes. Bring him to me. But nobody will know.
I'll meet with him alone this time.
Our Sultan Hatice. Didn't you hear me? I said alone. He won't know either. Hurry up.
Alright Sultan, I'll send you some rose sherbet. You seem a little tense. It relaxes and soothes. My dear aunt, my Mirimah, my darling.
My Sultan, your belly is sticking out. Is there a baby there?
Yes. Will it be a girl? I would love to have a fairy princess like you.
But first, I must give Ibrahim Pasha a son. God willing, I will hold my daughter in my arms later. Do sultanas give birth to sons?
You're still too young. Don't think about those things.
My mother said, " I was born a queen like you. There are slaves too, but I am not a slave."
We'll leave now, if you'll excuse us.
Mmmage, my sultan. He's clearly quite upset.
Everyone should know their place.
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