Kosem Sultan part 2

Queens Podcast

When we last left Kosem Sultan, she was already super powerful, but with the death of her eldest son, Murad IV, she's now about to start a life of a new kind of power under her unwell son, Ibrahim. Ibrahim, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire has gone down in history as Ibrahim the Mad, soooo.....

Kosem, a woman who redefined 'boss lady' in the Ottoman Empire, found herself navigating through a maze of challenges that would make anyone's head spin. So, grab your cocktails and join us as we unpack the juicy details of how Kosem Sultan managed to keep her head (for a while) against all odds.

Time stamps:

00:53 Introducing Queens Podcast and Kosem Sultan's Story

02:28 The Turbulent Reign of Ibrahim and Kosem's Struggles

10:43 Kosem's Power Moves and the Fall of Mustafa Pasha

30:28 The Downfall of Ibrahim and the Rise of a Child Sultan

47:15 The Rivalry Between Kosem and Turan Escalates

51:42 The Tragic End of Kosem Sultan

56:40 Aftermath and Legacy of Kosem Sultan

01:00:01 A Tribute to Kosem Sultan

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