Mahmud I
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Mahmud I was the 24th ruler of the Ottoman Empire who reigned from 1730 to 1754 during a period of significant military and political challenges for the empire. His reign is notable for Ottoman efforts to maintain stability and power during a time when European nations were becoming increasingly dominant in regional affairs.
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- Born
- 1696-08-02
- Died
- 1754-12-13
- Works
- 1
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- Mahmud's Diary
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DynastyOttoman FatherMustafa II MotherSaliha Sultan ReligionSunni Islam Tughra
Sultan Mahmud I Mahmud I (Ottoman Turkish: محمود اول, Turkish: I. Mahmud; 2 August 1696 – 13 December 1754), known as Mahmud the Hunchback, was the sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1730 to 1754. He took over the throne after the quelling of the Patrona Halil rebellion. His reign was marked by wars in Persia and conflicts in Europe. He delegated government affairs to his viziers and devoted time to writing poetry. Nader Shah's devastating campaign weakened the Mughal Empire and created the opportunity for Mahmud I to initiate war with cooperation from Muhammad Shah. The alliance ended with the latter's death, leading to tensions between the Afsharids and the Ottomans. In 1748, he outlawed Freemasonry within the Ottoman Empire.