Mustafa IV

Sultan Mustafa IV was born in 08 09 1779, in Istanbul. His father is Sultan Abdulhamid I and his mother is Nuketseza Sultana. His mother was taken care of his education, but Mustafa was a greedy, cunning and a nervous man and he preferred to live a life of pleasure rather than to be educated. He succeeded his uncle Sultan Selim III dethroned in the revolt of Kabakcı Mustafa. He came to throne in his 28th year, in 29 May 1807. Mustafa was Sultan Selim III's favourite crown prince, but he deceived his uncle and co-operated with the rebels and took his throne. When he was came to throne, the authority of the empire was declining, supporters of Sultan Selim III and Nizam-i Cedid have been caught and executed. Rebellious Kabakci Mustafa and his men were intervening the governmental administrations. After, the revolt of Kabakci Mustafa the Yeniceris gained power again, they were given many privileges.

His Wifes : Shevr-i Nur, Dil-pezir, Seyyare, Peyk-i Dil