nov 30, 1623 - Murad IV
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As he came to the throne aged 11, Murad’s early rule saw power in the hands of his mother, the Janissaries, and grand viziers. As soon as he could, Murad smashed these rivals, took full power and reconquered Baghdad from Iran.
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Ottoman Timeline
By: Alyssa Pena, Gisselle Martinez, and Kathy Quezada
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