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Ahmed II

Sultan

Born
1643
Died
1695
Reigned
1691–1695 AD
Khanate
Ottoman Empire

Overview

Ahmed II reigned for four years during the war with the Holy League. Like his brother, he had spent most of his life confined in the palace.

Rise to Power

He succeeded his brother Suleiman II in 1691.

Rule and Achievements

  • Lost his grand vizier Fazıl Mustafa Pasha and much of the army at Slankamen in August 1691
  • Saw the Habsburgs advance in Hungary and the Venetians attack in Greece and Dalmatia

Legacy

He died in 1695 and was succeeded by his nephew Mustafa II.

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