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To analyze the content and context of Ḥafṣa Sulṭān's letter to Sultan Süleymān and its historical implications.

March 25, 2026Open Access

A Life Without You is Unbearable: Ḥafṣa Sulṭān’s Letter to Sultan Süleymān

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To analyze the content and context of Ḥafṣa Sulṭān's letter to Sultan Süleymān and its historical implications.
Examination of an undated letter attributed to Ḥafṣa Sulṭān
Historical contextualization regarding the transfer of authority
Review of primary historical records regarding movements from Manisa to Constantinople
The letter indicates Ḥafṣa's awareness of impending authority transfers.
117 individuals were documented as moved from Manisa to Constantinople after Süleymān's accession.

Resumen

The letter under study is undated, but its content suggests that it was likely sent from Manisa in around 1520. In the letter, Ḥafṣa Sulṭān instructs her son to call for her “as soon as you ascend the throne,” indicating her awareness of the imminent transfer of authority. Historical records show that 117 individuals were moved from Manisa to Constantinople following Süleymān’s accession

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Nilab Saeedi

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