vezir

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The greatest vezir, Mehmet Pasha of Sokol, has a foundation for Sokol residents, which stands to this day.

In the harem 2006
An expedition headed by the grand vezir Ibrahim Pasha suppressed the disloyal elements in Egypt and reorganized the administration of the province.

1523 2001
Kopruluzade Fazil Ahmed Pasha (b. 1635), son of Mehmed Koprulu, served as grand vezir.

1656-61 2001
Under the direction of the grand vezir Lutfi Pasha, the laws (kanuns) governing the administration of the various provinces were codified.

1538 2001
Growing tensions on the Hungarian border and a serious defeat of an Ottoman force at Sissek on the Kulpa River (June 20, 1593) led the grand vezir to declare war.

1581, Sept. 11 2001
Mehmed Ragib Pasha (16991763) served as grand vezir.

1748-56 2001
The shah's indifference left his grand vezir to cope with affairs of state.

1642-66 2001
A distinct spirit of extravagance and cultural vibrance marked the period, especially under the grand vezir Damad Ibrahim Pasha (171830).

1695 2001
The accession of Mehmed III's son Mustafa (Oct. 30) inaugurated some internal improvements directed by his able grand vezir, Ragib Pasha.

1748-56 2001
Amjazade Huseyin Pasha (16441702) served as grand vezir.

1695 2001