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A little more than 500 years have passed since a young, thin, red-haired girl was torn away from her family, put on a ship as a prisoner and taken across the sea to a country that was foreign to her. Then it was not just a kidnapping, but a real murder. And there were a lot of such stories back then. Many girls were kidnapped this way.
The captives were brought to Istanbul to the slave market. There they became slaves. In this market of living souls, slaves of two categories were sold. The first group included girls and women, who were then bought as servants, to do menial work, or they ended up in a harem of not the richest people. The only clothing they wore was an iron collar, which cut into their flesh. The second category included attractive young girls who were destined to become a toy for the carnal pleasures of a rich gentleman. The girls were well looked after and dressed beautifully. These girls were more expensive and were sold in a separate pavilion. Girls were also bought here for the Sultan's harem. It was here that a 15-year-old Ukrainian girl ended up, who did not burst into tears, but rather laughed all the time.
The slave traders, accustomed to seeing grief and despair in the eyes of their slaves, were in great amazement. Usually they heard crying and cursing, but not laughter. And for the unfortunate Roksolana this was the only salvation from the iron collar. That's why she laughed and didn't lower her eyes. Roxlona was buried alive in the harem. And instead of her, another girl appeared, whom the history of the Ottomans remembered as Hurrem. The girl's real name became a thing of the past and was forgotten forever. Roksolana was only 15 years old when the huge doors of the Ottoman harem slammed behind her forever.
Plot (film) about Hurrem Sultan
The most popular creative mention of Hurrem Sultan turned out to be the series “The Magnificent Century”. In it, the cause of the woman’s death was a serious illness – cancer. This version is not confirmed, but at the same time it is not refuted.
The series “The Magnificent Century” describes in detail scenes from the life of a woman. Her demise is shown in episode 134. The woman will die in the arms of her husband, who will read poetry to her at the moment of death. The film fully conveys the painful events of Hurrem's life.
Roskolana is the name that the woman had before meeting Suleiman.
There is a legend that says that one of the high-ranking officials gave Roskolan to Suleiman. Just at this time he was preparing to ascend the throne.
After the girl has received a place in the harem, she takes a decisive step. Converts to Islam and acquires a new name - Hurrem. Her character was very assertive, thanks to which the woman achieves success in the future. It was with her individuality that she was able to truly endear herself to the Sultan and win him over.
Where are Sultan Suleiman and Hurrem Sultan buried? (PHOTO)
Mausoleums of the Suleymaniye complex in Istanbul
We are starting a series of our articles dedicated to the huge architectural complex, which was built by order of Sultan Suleiman Kanuni (the Magnificent) in Istanbul 5 centuries ago. The central object of the complex is one of the most beautiful mosques in Istanbul - the Suleymaniye Mosque.
The slope at the mouth of the Golden Horn was chosen as the site for construction. The mosque and the main part of the complex's buildings were built by the famous architect Mimar Sinan. And the name of the mosque and the entire complex comes from the name of its founder - Sultan Suleiman. Undoubtedly, the Suleymaniye complex is a symbol of the period of Turkish history, which went down in history as the “Magnificent Century”.
Mausoleum of Suleiman Kanuni
We would like to dedicate this article to three important mausoleums that are located on the territory of the Suleymaniye complex. With the appearance of the mosque, a Muslim necropolis began to emerge next to it. However, the three mausoleums located next to the mosque are worthy of special attention.
1. Mausoleum of Sultan Suleiman Kanuni.
This mausoleum was built by Mimar Sinan for Sultan Suleiman, who ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1520 to 1566. and entered European history as Suleiman the Magnificent. The period of his reign is considered the heyday of the Ottoman Empire.
The Sultan died on September 7, 1566 during his 13th military campaign, during the siege of the city of Zigatvar at the age of 71. A day after his death, the fortress was taken by the Ottoman army. The Sultan's body was brought to Istanbul and, at a ceremonial stop, was buried in this mausoleum.
Mausoleum of Suleiman Kanuni (inside)
In addition to Sultan Suleiman, Sultan Suleiman II, Sultan Ahmed II, Mihrimah Sultan (daughter of Sultan Suleiman), Saliha Dilashup Valida Sultan, Asiya Sultan and Rabia Sultan were subsequently buried in the mausoleum building.
2. Mausoleum of Khyurrem Sultan.
Mausoleum of Khurrem Sultan
The mausoleum of Sultan Suleiman's beloved wife, Hurrem Sultan, was built by order of Sultan Suleiman by Mimar Sinan and decorated with Iznik tiles with images of the Garden of Eden; there are also excerpts from poems on the tomb. Most likely, the author of the poems is Sultan Suleiman himself.
Mausoleum of Khurrem Sultan (inside)
In the mausoleum of Hurrem Sultan, who died on April 16/18, 1558, Shahzada Mehmed (son of Sultan Selim II, grandson of Hurrem Sultan), Khatidzha Sultan (sister of Sultan Suleiman) and her daughter Hanim Sultan also rest.
3. Mausoleum of Mimar Sinan.
Mimar Sinan (1489-1588) is the most famous among all Ottoman architects and engineers. Its buildings are symbols of the Magnificent Century in the Ottoman Empire. Among them are the Suleymaniye Mosque, Shahzada Mosque, Selimiye Mosque, Visegrad Bridge and Old Bridge in Mostar.
In addition to Mimar Sinan, 3 more people are buried in the mausoleums, about whose personalities there is no accurate information.
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A story from the life of Hurrem Sultan
When the harem girls demonstrated their talents, the woman pushed one of them away and laughed loudly. Afterwards she began to sing. Show your abilities. This trick did not seem ignorant to Suleiman, quite the contrary, it was precisely such manipulations that made him fall in love with her. After that, Suleiman gave her his scarf. This was some kind of sign that promised an invitation to spend a night together.
Currently, part of the correspondence between Hurrem and Suleiman has been preserved. They describe their love feelings, complete reciprocity.
They say that the girl was so creative and capable that she easily learned different languages and could calmly talk with Suleiman on various topics.
But soon Hurrem had a rival who gave birth to a son for the Sultan, calling him Mustafa. The girls couldn't stand each other. Therefore, quarrels and conflicts arose between them. There was an eternal war for the heart of a man, as well as for the right to the throne of the future heir to the throne.
But Alexandra Anastasia Lisowska was a difficult girl. She did not want to share Suleiman. By cunning, she made sure that the Sultan sent her rival to his son.
Probably, in order to remain in power, Hurrem gave birth to five children to Suleiman. Four of them were boy heirs who continued the dynasty. The woman made a kind of record by giving birth to five children in 5 years. It was incredibly difficult because childbirth in those days was difficult and exhausting (complicated).
10 years after their first meeting, Suleiman freed the woman from slavery, for which she, in gratitude, gave birth to another, sixth son.
The Sultana was so eager for power that it destroyed her children. Her manipulations were wasteful. Hurrem made sure that the Sultan ordered the murder of his own son, Mustafa, who was born from a previously expelled rival. This made it possible to retain the right to the throne for one of her sons. But then the unthinkable happened. A real war for the throne broke out between the brothers. As a result, Selim received the right to the throne, who, as history has shown, became one of the weakest rulers.
Alexandra Anastasia Lisowska's whole life and her biography are similar to the fairy tale about Cinderella. The same story - unique and mysterious. She became the first concubine of her kind that the Sultan wanted to marry. Their family unit was formed in 1530. The Sultan was so imbued with his love for her that he even gave her a dowry as a gift. After this, the sultana bore the great title “Haseki,” which spoke of her difficult origins.
Activities of Hurrem Sultan
Alexandra Anastasia Lisowska became a real ruler. She participated in the life of the empire, making various fateful decisions. She tried to establish close relations with other countries and looked for new ways to replenish the treasury. The woman fulfilled her obligations to the state. Her spending was quite reasonable. She was involved in charity work, and with money donated by the Sultan, she built several schools, hospitals, and mosques.
But people’s attitude towards her is still ambiguous due to the actions of her entire life. Her character is not the norm for a Muslim girl. And her intrigues and conspiracies presented her as the most controversial figure in the history of that century.
The plot of the series:
The Turkish saga about the ruler of the Ottoman Empire and his mad love for a Ukrainian beauty is partly based on real events. The series tells the story of the most notable events of the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and his relationship with his concubine Alexandra, who converted to Islam and received the name Hurrem. The Ottomans took her prisoner during the Crimean Tatars' raid on Rohatyn, after which she was presented to the Sultan by the future vizier Ibrahim Pasha. Alexandra is not only a skilled lover, but also an intelligent, interesting conversationalist, well versed in art and government affairs. To realize her ambitions in the Sultanate, Hurrem neutralizes everyone who can interfere with her. “The Magnificent Century” has been published since 2011 and has since appeared on screens in more than 40 countries around the world - an extraordinary success for a Turkish series.
Death of Hurrem Sultan
The farewell ceremony for Hurrem after her death took on a large scale. And this is not at all surprising, because she was the wife of Ruler Suleiman, the love of his life. And later she became a person who wrote her name on the pages of history.
Where is Hurrem buried? She was buried in the courtyard of one of the Suleymaniye mosques. A mausoleum was specially built for the woman. This mosque can accommodate five thousand people. It is the largest in size and second in importance in the whole world.
After the death of his wife, 8 years later Suleiman himself died. Perhaps, if not for the death of his wife, the Sultan would have lived much longer. But the melancholy overtaken by lost love broke the unshakable man. Suleiman was buried in the same mosque. Also in the mausoleum built for him.
In addition to Suleiman himself, his close relatives rest in the tomb. His beloved is nearby. Although Hurrem's tomb is distinguished by its splendor, Suleiman's is much more beautiful. A large number of streams of light falling directly from heaven, wall paintings, magnificent tombs - the resting place of the Sultan. This was done in order to emphasize his status.
Why weren't they buried together? There are several reasons. For one of them, theologians do not recommend burying more than one person in a grave, and for the second reason - the situation. If Hurrem had died later, they might have been placed next to each other, but Suleiman’s position (as Sultan) does not allow him to be buried in his wife’s turban. These are the traditions and rules.
Here is such a mysterious mysterious story, shrouded in darkness and love. According to sources of information that have reached us, it can be argued that their love was one of the strongest and most sincere. Alexandra Anastasia Lisowska was not only able to win Suleiman’s heart one fine day, she bewitched him, which turned the destinies of both of them upside down. Love is quite unpredictable, and sometimes insidious.
