TIL the Ottoman Empire allowed new sultans to execute their brothers to secure the throne, Mehmed III had nineteen brothers killed under this law.

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TIL the Ottoman Empire allowed new sultans to execute their brothers to secure the throne, Mehmed III had nineteen brothers killed under this law.

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Myths About the Law of Sibling Killing in the Ottoman Empire

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The Truth About the History of Sibling Killings in the Ottoman Empire: Separating Facts from Allegations and Challenging Misconceptions in History.

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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/MeatUnusual2098 on 2025-07-17 20:55:24+00:00.

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