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Mahmud I

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Also known as Mahmut I, Sultan Mahmud I

24th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1730–1754)

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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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Instance of
human
Given name
Mahmut
Gender
male
Citizenship
Ottoman Empire
Place of birth
Edirne
Place of death
Istanbul
Sibling
Osman III
Occupation
ruler
Languages spoken
Ottoman Turkish
Native language
Ottoman Turkish
Religion
Islam
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Mahmud1.jpg
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Mahmud I
date of birth
1696-08-02
date of death
1754-12-13
place of burial
Istanbul
writing language
Ottoman Turkish
official residence
Topkapı Palace
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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.

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