Sultanate of Women: Top 5 Powerful WOMAN Sultans

When we talk about sultans in the Ottoman Empire, most of the time we are sharing information about male sultans. What a lot of people don’t realize is that the Ottoman Empire also had women sultans as well. They were extremely powerful and had the opportunity to bring in a unique perspective. We have a list with some of the most powerful female sultans in the Ottoman Empire’s history. Here are the ones to take into consideration.
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[@medixstar9184]

Mihrimah Sultana was the most powerful Ottoman Princess. She was first princess to rule the harem and took all positions of her late mother. Became royal advisor to her father Siltan Suleiman and also an acting Valide Sultana (acting Queen Mother) of her brother Sultan Selim II. She made the imperial treasure so rich.

[@komaldahiya451]

Hurrem was first to start doesn't mean that nobody can be stronger than her. Hurrem derived all her powers from Suleman while Kosem was powerful with Ahmed and more powerful without him. Kosem was most powerful sultana ever. Most people who are saying that Hurrem was most powerful actually admire the woman who played as Hurrem sultan in magnificent century because she is very beautiful and has charismatic personality.

[@tsukasa1608]

Hurrem opened the pandora box, others came after that. Politic wise, Kosem was the strongest.

[@sarahdemir776]

The strongest and most powerrful in politics was Hurrem. Read history

[@lilymasood3O67]

Most powerful Sultana in history is Hurrem. She ruled empire 35 years lmaooo

[@kkpandian68]

Hurrem sultan, the most powerful 🎉

[@alexx_6668]

​@@lilymasood3O67Actually check your information. The most powerful is Kösem

[@ayunetwork2124]

Yes the most powerful is kosem valide sultan❤️❤️❤️

[@monikajain7803]

People arguing for Hurrem as more powerful than Kosem...don't forget she would have died without Suleiman but Kosem she actually fought without any sultan support she played all politics and killed too many vultures around her even when she was exiled to old palace.

[@aysenur4742]

Hurrem would be Valide Sultan without Suleiman. She was most powerrful Sultana! Go cryyt

[@mirayzehra5069]

Hahahahahahahahaha! You decided so? Hurrem would be Valide Sultan without Suleiman. She is most powerrrful.

[@monikajain7803]

@@aysenur4742 y not what she had done if Mustafa and Ibrahim were alive 🤣🤣🤣🤣 and even her children were too young to protect themselves...Kosem actually fought her rivals when her children were still young...no matter what u people say Kosem was most powerful n cruel m she fought without with everything

[@anannaaktr1526]

Hurrem sultan was the first woman who got freed from slavery , became sultan's legal wife , carried more than one child , changed so many traditional rules, was the first haseki sultan( who established the tittle' haseki sultan') , a keen advisor of sultan , had political influence even outside ottoman empire, managed haram like a valide sultan during her husband's reign, had her own palace and tiara, lived in capital with her husband entire life, correspondent to foreign country's ruler during sultan's absence , had the right to use sultan's seal during his absence , protected her children through her life( mehmed was killed during her absence), establised mosques and many institutions , and died gracefully in her husband's arm. Meanwhill kosem sultan was 4th haseki sultan( because hurrem sultan established the tittle) , didn't have political influence during her husband's reign, became valida sultan early because her husband died early but got vanished to old palace after her adoped son sat on throne , again became valide sultan bcz her son murad sat on throne as he was young she became nayed ( bcz it was according to rule) , but even after becoming valide sultan and nayeb she couldn't protect her children, lastly to keep in her hand she killed her son and later tried to kill her grandson. Still couldn't protect herself and got killed by Turhan sultan . She didn't/ couldn't change any rule . She tried to change the tradition of killing other princes after a prince sat on throne but couldn't change that . In short her life or power was in vain. She was nothing compared to Hurrem sultan . Same goes for nurbanu and safiye sultan. They didn't have half of the power Hurrem sultan had . Hurrem sultan was the smartest, strongest and most powerfull sultana of ottoman empire . It's not my opinion . It's a fact wheater anyone accept it or not. Yes, nurbanu , safiye , kosem and turhan did fly really high but hurrem is the one who gave the wings . You don't need power to follow rules but you need power to change the rules. She is the sultana who started the sultanate of woman . She is a legend .

[@Lianabt]

I agree

[@kazariofficial]

Facts!

[@kazariofficial]

@Wandanes learn history)))

[@anannaaktr1526]

@Wandanes Excuse me. Kosem is nothing in front of Hurrem sultan. And who told you Hurrem sultan didn't have power outside harem. Hurrem was way much more powerful not only outside harem but also outside ottoman empire. She used to maintain diplomatic relationship with other kings. Hurrem sultan maintained royal fund too. Hurrem sultan didn't need to fight with other woman in harem bcz after falling in love with Hurrem sultan Sultan Suleiman didn't slept with any other woman. Kosem had power bcz sultan Murad was young. With her so called power neither could she saved her children nor herself. Her whole life and power was useless. You are right I shouldn't compare Kosem to Hurrem sultan. It's a shame for Hurrem sultan.

[@mando1420]

@@anannaaktr1526 OMG WAIT WHY DID YOU ABSOLUTELY DESTROY THEM WITH FACTS..

[@melissacoelho8413]

I’m my humble opinion, all of these women were strong leaders. They all influenced the empire. All of them overcame being slaves, and made incredible sacrifices and were incredibly influential in a time when women had no influence. They all gave to their community in a way no sultan did. As I said I believe they were all included leaders in their own way. Once the time of the female sultans ended, that is when the empire started its down fall.

[@vaishnavikulkarni3627]

You forgot about safiye sultana.....she is also one of the best

[@someoneonline18]

The people worked hard and faced the most were hurrem and kosem... Hurrem was alone and everyone was against her except for her kids. Kosem was alone, Ahmed died early, she had to take care of her kids and empire. She then also got against by her own kids... Nurbanu after these did alot. It was because of her selim became king otherwise he was just busy in drugs and women.

[@mozhdehmoazedian4727]

I don't agree with you Hurrem was loved by her own children so she was more powerful and had more influence how can you influence the world and be loved by people when you can't make your own children to love you!

[@bruhno1545]

@@mozhdehmoazedian4727 lmao thats what the show portrayed to add drama, in real life kosem was an advisor to all her sons and was loved by them, she fought to ban fr@tricide so all her sons could live long lives. She dethroned Ibrahim only becuz he was a tyrant and he deserved it

[@shakiramonille2559]

hurrem is smart and strong too but kosem is the most powerful and strongest sultana....ruled the attoman empire for 10years and took care of her 9 children and do charity work and destroy all the enemies...ok thats all😂😂😂..ilove kosem..

[@kawsarnaseri3208]

Hurrem is the Legend even after 600 years, considered as the most powerful Sultana in the Ottoman Empire . She broke the glass ceiling for royal women and started Era of Sultanate of Women. Her story is an inspiring look at how one woman can bring so much influence and change to a leader and an empire, even if husband stands behind you! Hurrem’s power in the Sultan’s court grew stronger with every passing year. As Navagero wrote in 1553, “there has not been in the Ottoman house a lady that has had more authority.” Her authority showed not only in her firm grip over Suleiman’s heart but also in her ability to compete with the male rivals in Suleiman’s court, and to be a skillful sovereign and ruler. Suleiman the Magnificent repeatedly came to her for counsel and even appointed her as his STATE ADVISOR in foreign affairs, which allowed her to act as a diplomat with foreign powers. Also, it’s recorded by history that she was official Divan member, attending meetings, voting, listening to males and taking part of the meetings “under the dome”, which is called the Kubbealtı. Only men were doing this before her. Hurrem also had a seal, that allowed her to correspond to MALE rulers and kings around the world. Before that females of the empire were only allowed to correspond with female rulers (like empress or queen : Russia and England) or princesses. Hurrem acted as a diplomat with foreign powers through her letters using the title of Shah (queen), from the day she became first and only wife of Padisah in Ottoman history. It is seen that his signature is always referred to as " The State of İsmetlu Hürrem Shah Sultan Aliyyetü'ş-Şân". Hurrem also ruled the empire when Sultan was away on wars, signing important documents on his behalf and receiving diplomats and foreign ambassadors. Hurrem was a keen advisor to Suleiman in political matters, particularly when he was absent from Istanbul on his numerous military campaigns. She regularly sent letters to the Sultan, in which, in addition to expressing her great love and longing for him, she also informed him of the situation in the capital and of any events that required his immediate attention or action. In being thus vigilant, Hurrem protected Suleiman’s interests and contributed to the success of his reign. There is no doubt that Suleiman trusted her more than he did his male advisors. Hurrem is known to have been very generous to the poor. Not only did Hurrem Sultan exercise unprecedented influence on state politics as Suleiman’s chief advisor and diplomat with foreign powers, but she was also fully devoted to philanthropy. Hurrem’s charitable work surpassed any of Ottoman women in volume and geographic reach. She gave inordinate sums of money to help the poor and needy, she built and sponsored endowments (waqfs) in cities like Istanbul, Constantinople, Mecca, Medina, Jerusalem, Damascus, Baghdad, Konya, Edirne, Bulgaria. Her major charitable projects include: ✔️Haseki Sultan Complex in Istanbul-(Haseki Hürrem Sultan Külliyesi) that consists of a Friday mosque, a soup-kitchen (imaret), a madrasa, an elementary school (mektep) and a hospital(Haseki Dar al-Shifa). The latter is still used as a polyclinic by Haseki State Hospital. ✔️ Two Quranic schools ✔️ Women hospital near the women's slave market (Avret Pazary). ✔️Hurrem Sultan Fountain in Istanbul, Sultanahmet area, a landmark in Istanbul and favorite spot for tourists for taking vacation photos with beautiful background. ✔️ Hagia Sophia Hurrem Sultan Bathhouse (Ayasofya Hürrem Sultan Hamamı)- receives guests and tourists daily and is now operated by Haseki Tourism Group. ✔️ Khaseki Sultan Complex in Jerusalem, that included a mosque, large khan (inn)-caravanserai for travelers and merchants, a 55-room-shelter for pilgrims, a bakery for the conduct of charity services for the poor, flour mills, water mills, soap factories, an area with cellars, public toilets, stables and a soup kitchen “Haseki Sultan Imaret” serving more than 500 Jerusalem's paupers, al-Aqsa's needy worshipers and seminarists. Most of the buildings, apart from the lodge and the mosque, are still standing today. The charitable soup kitchen called “Takiyah Khaski Sultan Al-Imara” works to present day, with two meals still being served to the poor and homeless according to Hürrem's original recipe! ✔️ A caravanserai, mosque and soup kitchen built in the city of Svilengrad , Bulgaria, the name of which was Cisr-i M Ustafa Pasha at that time. ✔️Charitable soup kitchens “Haseki Imarets” in Edirne, Mecca, Medina, Konya, Baghdad. ✔️At one point Hurrem even sold her own gold, pearls and jewels to pay for Janissaries’ (Ottoman soldier’s) boots and a hike in their pay. Apart from these Hurrem is also known to frequently send her embroideries and handmade perfumes to slaves, poor women and Harrem concubines. Hurrem was the first in many things. Even where she was buried was a first. Suleiman buried her in his mosque complex. Not her own as it used to be according the Ottoman’s law. In HIS. Even after 600 years, Hurrem is loved and resppected in the world by milllions for her thousands charities, strength, smartness, boldness! POWER! 👑👑👑🔝🔝🔝

[@lilymasood3O67]

only in your dreams. History doesn’t agree with you. Hurrem is known as smartest, strongest and most powerrful sultana, also very kind and loved by everyone. Suleiman’s and Hurrem’s greatest love is world known. Kosem is remembered as evill, greedy and powerhungry woman hated by everyone. Sadly for you can’t change history with your liies.

[@bruhno1545]

@@lilymasood3O67 lmao stfu, kosem is extremely respected and considered the strongest, a fictional series watched by illogical emotional fools like you wont change that. The magnificent century drama was nothing but fictional bs, kosem was murad's advisor and was loved by her children, the only son she dethroned was Ibrahim as he was he was a tyrant. She literally is the only other person who has "magnificent" in her title after suleiman. Just cuz the fictional drama u watch states otherwise doesn't mean sh!t. Both hurrem and kosem are well respected

[@ProtectusCZ]

The videos are from Magnificent Century and Magnificent Century Kösem (Turkish drama focused on sultanate of women)

[@poesje8051]

They're all fake.

[@ProtectusCZ]

@@poesje8051 obviously, TV wasn't present in Ottoman empire

[@poesje8051]

The series are made by the Kemalists. The Kemalists hate the Ottoman Empire so they create fake history. There are also fake history books.

[@hildaportadis1566]

Mihrimah was the most powerful princess in ottoman empire but kosem was the strongest for all the sultanas and Hurrem sultana is my favorite of all sultanas I love how intelligent she is♥️♥️♥️

[@jeseenatahiyatprobad2114]

1. Valide Kosem Sultan. Regent of 3 Sultans and Grandmother of Sultan mehmed IV. 2. Valide Safiye Sultan. Grandmother of Sultan Ahmed and Sultan Mustafa. 3. Haseki Hurrem Sultan. Legal wife of Sultan suleiman, mother of Sultan Selim ll and grandmother of Safiye Sultan. 4. Valide Mihrimah Sultan. Daughter of Sultan suleiman and older sister of Sultan Selim ll. 5. Valide Nurbanu Sultan. Legal wife of Sultan Selim ll and mother of Sultan Murad lll. 6. Valide Turhan Sultan. Mother of Sultan Mehmed lV. 7. Valide Halime Sultan. Mother of Sultan Mustafa and Dilruba Sultan. 8. Valide Handan Sultan. Nother of Sultan Ahmed l.

[@kawsarnaseri3208]

Hurrem is the Legend even after 600 years, considered as the most powerful Sultana in the Ottoman Empire . She broke the glass ceiling for royal women and started Era of Sultanate of Women. Her story is an inspiring look at how one woman can bring so much influence and change to a leader and an empire, even if husband stands behind you! Hurrem’s power in the Sultan’s court grew stronger with every passing year. As Navagero wrote in 1553, “there has not been in the Ottoman house a lady that has had more authority.” Her authority showed not only in her firm grip over Suleiman’s heart but also in her ability to compete with the male rivals in Suleiman’s court, and to be a skillful sovereign and ruler. Suleiman the Magnificent repeatedly came to her for counsel and even appointed her as his STATE ADVISOR in foreign affairs, which allowed her to act as a diplomat with foreign powers. Also, it’s recorded by history that she was official Divan member, attending meetings, voting, listening to males and taking part of the meetings “under the dome”, which is called the Kubbealtı. Only men were doing this before her. Hurrem also had a seal, that allowed her to correspond to MALE rulers and kings around the world. Before that females of the empire were only allowed to correspond with female rulers (like empress or queen : Russia and England) or princesses. Hurrem acted as a diplomat with foreign powers through her letters using the title of Shah (queen), from the day she became first and only wife of Padisah in Ottoman history. It is seen that his signature is always referred to as " The State of İsmetlu Hürrem Shah Sultan Aliyyetü'ş-Şân". Hurrem also ruled the empire when Sultan was away on wars, signing important documents on his behalf and receiving diplomats and foreign ambassadors. Hurrem was a keen advisor to Suleiman in political matters, particularly when he was absent from Istanbul on his numerous military campaigns. She regularly sent letters to the Sultan, in which, in addition to expressing her great love and longing for him, she also informed him of the situation in the capital and of any events that required his immediate attention or action. In being thus vigilant, Hurrem protected Suleiman’s interests and contributed to the success of his reign. There is no doubt that Suleiman trusted her more than he did his male advisors. Hurrem is known to have been very generous to the poor. Not only did Hurrem Sultan exercise unprecedented influence on state politics as Suleiman’s chief advisor and diplomat with foreign powers, but she was also fully devoted to philanthropy. Hurrem’s charitable work surpassed any of Ottoman women in volume and geographic reach. She gave inordinate sums of money to help the poor and needy, she built and sponsored endowments (waqfs) in cities like Istanbul, Constantinople, Mecca, Medina, Jerusalem, Damascus, Baghdad, Konya, Edirne, Bulgaria. Her major charitable projects include: ✔️Haseki Sultan Complex in Istanbul-(Haseki Hürrem Sultan Külliyesi) that consists of a Friday mosque, a soup-kitchen (imaret), a madrasa, an elementary school (mektep) and a hospital(Haseki Dar al-Shifa). The latter is still used as a polyclinic by Haseki State Hospital. ✔️ Two Quranic schools ✔️ Women hospital near the women's slave market (Avret Pazary). ✔️Hurrem Sultan Fountain in Istanbul, Sultanahmet area, a landmark in Istanbul and favorite spot for tourists for taking vacation photos with beautiful background. ✔️ Hagia Sophia Hurrem Sultan Bathhouse (Ayasofya Hürrem Sultan Hamamı)- receives guests and tourists daily and is now operated by Haseki Tourism Group. ✔️ Khaseki Sultan Complex in Jerusalem, that included a mosque, large khan (inn)-caravanserai for travelers and merchants, a 55-room-shelter for pilgrims, a bakery for the conduct of charity services for the poor, flour mills, water mills, soap factories, an area with cellars, public toilets, stables and a soup kitchen “Haseki Sultan Imaret” serving more than 500 Jerusalem's paupers, al-Aqsa's needy worshipers and seminarists. Most of the buildings, apart from the lodge and the mosque, are still standing today. The charitable soup kitchen called “Takiyah Khaski Sultan Al-Imara” works to present day, with two meals still being served to the poor and homeless according to Hürrem's original recipe! ✔️ A caravanserai, mosque and soup kitchen built in the city of Svilengrad , Bulgaria, the name of which was Cisr-i M Ustafa Pasha at that time. ✔️Charitable soup kitchens “Haseki Imarets” in Edirne, Mecca, Medina, Konya, Baghdad. ✔️At one point Hurrem even sold her own gold, pearls and jewels to pay for Janissaries’ (Ottoman soldier’s) boots and a hike in their pay. Apart from these Hurrem is also known to frequently send her embroideries and handmade perfumes to slaves, poor women and Harrem concubines. Hurrem was the first in many things. Even where she was buried was a first. Suleiman buried her in his mosque complex. Not her own as it used to be according the Ottoman’s law. In HIS. Even after 600 years, Hurrem is loved and resppected in the world by milllions for her thousands charities, strength, smartness, boldness! POWER! 👑👑👑🔝🔝🔝

[@dimael657]

@@kawsarnaseri3208 she is a “legend” to tv series fanatics, but more Powerful ones was Kosem and Safiye

[@jeseenatahiyatprobad2114]

@@kawsarnaseri3208 True but if you look at historical information kosem did more even more than hurrem.

[@mariacarlaaguilera4270]

@@kawsarnaseri3208 Where do you get that information from, I understand that Hurrem was considered Queen but she never signed anything with the title of Shah, and also the most powerful is Kösem if I am correct

[@sergejsimicc]

Hurrem was second most powerful in my opinion

[@einezcrespo2107]

I don't recall Nurbanu being murdered. In fact I'm not sure she was at all. There's no record at all. Kosem is more known as a Valide Sultan or Queen Mother. The Haseki Sultan or Chief Consort title was invented for Hurrem by Suleiman The Magnificent. She died before her son Selim became sultan hence she was the only sultana in the Sultanate of Women not to reach the status of Valide Sultan.

[@s0neskim]

Mihrimah too! Shes the only Sultana by birth who acted as the Valide Sultana during Selim’s reign. Well what can I say? Hurrem taught her well and she became the mini Hurrem when it comes to Harem matters. Love both of them 💗

[@einezcrespo2107]

@@s0neskim Oh yes thank you for reminding me! How could I forget. 😅

[@Ryan_K535]

Kosem Sułtan absolutely should be on the first place- she reached the highest level of power and influence in the Sultanate of Women. Turhan Sultan was not very far behind from her mother- in law, being the second place. Safiye Sultan and Nurbanu Sultan are in the third and fourth place, leaving Hurrem Sultan in the fifth place. This list is the most plausible considering historical evidences.

[@s0neskim]

However, Hurrem Sultan was the one who opened the doors to the future Sultana of the Ottoman Empire. Suleyman broke the Ottoman tradition and married her, making her the legal wife and also the Haseki Sultan (no woman could have as much power as her at the time) Although she didnt reach the Valide Sultan title, shes still strong and gave birth to 5 Sehzades (Mehmed, Abdullah, Selim, Bayezid and Cihangir) and 1 Sultana (Mihrimah) despite the fact that the law only allowed one mother = one Sehzade, having her childrens as her supporters. She’s the first concubine to have the title Sultana as the previous concubine would be called Hatun (and later Kadin and Ikbal after the Sultanate of women ended). Shes the one who opened the door for Kosem, Safiye, Nurbanu, Turhan etc and took control over state affairs and have political influence despite the fact that they cannot be the regnant Sultana (as Islam only allowed male to become ruler) they ruled the empire behind curtains, using the Sultan as “puppets” to gain their ambition (she even moved from the Harem and have her own apartment next to Suleyman’s which was scandalous at the time). She even made Suleiman to realise Ibrahim Pasha’s ignorance and treachery, this alone proved that she is indeed powerful. You also have to realise that Hurrem met Suleiman when Valide Sultan was still alive thus making it more challenging for her to gain support and control but she faced it anyway. She also made Suleiman to execute his own son, Mustafa. Thats just show how powerful she is despite not having the title Valide Sultana.

[@s0neskim]

So I think Hurrem should placed a little higher. This would be my list: Hurrem Kosem Safiye Mihrimah Nurbanu Turhan Handan & Halime

[@marianalbihysa7026]

@@s0neskim 😂😂😂 osman bey found ottoman empire but he isnt the most powerful ottoman sultan. Sultan suleymaan doesnt found anythong but he is the most powerful sultan. It doesnt matter.

[@s0neskim]

@@marianalbihysa7026 this is my opinion and we’re talking about Sultanas (Chief Consorts) not Sultans (ruler). Osman Bey was the founder of Ottoman empire but hes not the strongest Sultan, why? Because the area that he ruled wasnt that big to be call a strong empire. Im saying Hurrem was the strongest Sultana cause shes the one who opened the door to other Chief consorts after her reign as previous concubines wouldnt be called Sultana and wouldn’t bore a child after a son is born (one mother one child rule). Also Hurrem was the only Sultana to have her apartment next to a Sultan’s chamber which was seen as scandalous at the time (harem = haram so women of the Sultan’s harem is forbidden to go outside of that area)

[@camiyep0lat7585]

Hurrem is the Legend even after 600 years, considered as the most powerful Sultana in the Ottoman Empire . She broke the glass ceiling for royal women and started Era of Sultanate of Women. Her story is an inspiring look at how one woman can bring so much influence and change to a leader and an empire, even if husband stands behind you! Hurrem’s power in the Sultan’s court grew stronger with every passing year. As Navagero wrote in 1553, “there has not been in the Ottoman house a lady that has had more authority.” Her authority showed not only in her firm grip over Suleiman’s heart but also in her ability to compete with the male rivals in Suleiman’s court, and to be a skillful sovereign and ruler. Suleiman the Magnificent repeatedly came to her for counsel and even appointed her as his STATE ADVISOR in foreign affairs, which allowed her to act as a diplomat with foreign powers. Also, it’s recorded by history that she was official Divan member, attending meetings, voting, listening to males and taking part of the meetings “under the dome”, which is called the Kubbealtı. Only men were doing this before her. Hurrem also had a seal, that allowed her to correspond to MALE rulers and kings around the world. Before that females of the empire were only allowed to correspond with female rulers (like empress or queen : Russia and England) or princesses. Hurrem acted as a diplomat with foreign powers through her letters using the title of Shah (queen), from the day she became first and only wife of Padisah in Ottoman history. It is seen that his signature is always referred to as " The State of İsmetlu Hürrem Shah Sultan Aliyyetü'ş-Şân". Hurrem also ruled the empire when Sultan was away on wars, signing important documents on his behalf and receiving diplomats and foreign ambassadors. Hurrem was a keen advisor to Suleiman in political matters, particularly when he was absent from Istanbul on his numerous military campaigns. She regularly sent letters to the Sultan, in which, in addition to expressing her great love and longing for him, she also informed him of the situation in the capital and of any events that required his immediate attention or action. In being thus vigilant, Hurrem protected Suleiman’s interests and contributed to the success of his reign. There is no doubt that Suleiman trusted her more than he did his male advisors. Hurrem is known to have been very generous to the poor. Not only did Hurrem Sultan exercise unprecedented influence on state politics as Suleiman’s chief advisor and diplomat with foreign powers, but she was also fully devoted to philanthropy. Hurrem’s charitable work surpassed any of Ottoman women in volume and geographic reach. She gave inordinate sums of money to help the poor and needy, she built and sponsored endowments (waqfs) in cities like Istanbul, Constantinople, Mecca, Medina, Jerusalem, Damascus, Baghdad, Konya, Edirne, Bulgaria. Her major charitable projects include: ✔️Haseki Sultan Complex in Istanbul-(Haseki Hürrem Sultan Külliyesi) that consists of a Friday mosque, a soup-kitchen (imaret), a madrasa, an elementary school (mektep) and a hospital(Haseki Dar al-Shifa). The latter is still used as a polyclinic by Haseki State Hospital. ✔️ Two Quranic schools ✔️ Women hospital near the women's slave market (Avret Pazary). ✔️Hurrem Sultan Fountain in Istanbul, Sultanahmet area, a landmark in Istanbul and favorite spot for tourists for taking vacation photos with beautiful background. ✔️ Hagia Sophia Hurrem Sultan Bathhouse (Ayasofya Hürrem Sultan Hamamı)- receives guests and tourists daily and is now operated by Haseki Tourism Group. ✔️ Khaseki Sultan Complex in Jerusalem, that included a mosque, large khan (inn)-caravanserai for travelers and merchants, a 55-room-shelter for pilgrims, a bakery for the conduct of charity services for the poor, flour mills, water mills, soap factories, an area with cellars, public toilets, stables and a soup kitchen “Haseki Sultan Imaret” serving more than 500 Jerusalem's paupers, al-Aqsa's needy worshipers and seminarists. Most of the buildings, apart from the lodge and the mosque, are still standing today. The charitable soup kitchen called “Takiyah Khaski Sultan Al-Imara” works to present day, with two meals still being served to the poor and homeless according to Hürrem's original recipe! ✔️ A caravanserai, mosque and soup kitchen built in the city of Svilengrad , Bulgaria, the name of which was Cisr-i M Ustafa Pasha at that time. ✔️Charitable soup kitchens “Haseki Imarets” in Edirne, Mecca, Medina, Konya, Baghdad. ✔️At one point Hurrem even sold her own gold, pearls and jewels to pay for Janissaries’ (Ottoman soldier’s) boots and a hike in their pay. Apart from these Hurrem is also known to frequently send her embroideries and handmade perfumes to slaves, poor women and Harrem concubines. Hurrem was the first in many things. Even where she was buried was a first. Suleiman buried her in his mosque complex. Not her own as it used to be according the Ottoman’s law. In HIS. Even after 600 years, Hurrem is loved and resppected in the world by milllions for her thousands charities, strength, smartness, boldness! POWER! 👑👑👑🔝🔝🔝

[@ebadathkhan6049]

Hurrem Sultan is always best Sultana. She is first Haseki Sultan. She is the legendary , and most power full sultana. I always love Haseki Hurrem Sultan ❤️❤️ she is the top 1 Sultana 💜❤️

[@ummayrukaiyaahamed6456]

Kosem sultan was the most powerful sultana. She was the regent even. She took care of the political issues by herself which no sultana had ever done. She was the best. Hurrem actually had no power. Just because she was a favorite of sultan Suleiman she could influence on a few decisions. But, kosem sultan did everything by herself and was the strongest of all. In a word she was actually somewhat equal to a sultan at moments. Sultanate of women reached its peak at her time. She can no how be put in 2nd position.

[@ImMarius1]

And ? Hurrem could do the same. Kosem and Hurrem are the same person. Both deserve 1.

[@samarpitabhattacharya5953]

Get some brain, Hurrem built the path on what kosem walked

[@kullanici2035]

Please learn history dont give wrong information HÜRREM İS THE BEST

[@santangelogaia19]

Hurrem built the path. And Kosem was only lucky because of the absence of a real strong sultan. If there was a new sultan like Suleiman she wouldn't be able to do anything 😂😂😂😂 Ahmed and his sons were soo lame 🤣🤣

[@santangelogaia19]

Kosem was powerful because of the absence of a strong sultan on the throne. Hurrem achieved to be so powerful and influencial with the best and most important sultan of history alive and by her side. That's a difference.

[@superzgtballs2127]

Kosem could rule ONLY because all the sultans were young, meaning that,Hurrem still keeps the crown as the strongest.

[@einezcrespo2107]

Hurrem never scored the position of Valide Sultan. Even if most Kosem's son and grandson were young she still was a regent. I like both Hurrem and Kosem but Kosem edged out Hurrem in terms of actual power.

[@superzgtballs2127]

@@einezcrespo2107 this is why i hate debating with people about this when you clearly do not understand the concept of title and power influence. Having “Valide Sultan” title does not mean u are powerful, Haseki Hurrem was an advisor to Suleiman and holded more power than a Valide, while Kosem had the fate to become a regent because all the sultans were immature children or mentally not stable to do so, either way Kosem ate her era but do not mess up the tilte and the power, its two different things, have a nice day 🫶♥️

[@witchybitchdelrey9783]

@@superzgtballs2127😂😂😂😂😂 you really don’t know history its actually embarrassing. It is commonly accepted by historians that power lies in the hands of the Valide sultan not the Haseki sultan. Hürrem was only a "advisor" which is already an overestimation of what she really did and that is taking upon the duties of a Valide and nothing more. You really think every decision in the empire has been put forward to hurrem first before they eventually implemented it? Don’t be silly 😂. Whereas Valide Kösem Sultan was actually and factually responsible for every decision during her Regencies

[@mirayzehra5069]

Hurrem the Queen! 🛐🛐🛐

[@rafikanwar7597]

And safye sultan? She was more powerful than nurbano sultan and kosem is the most powerful woman in the ottoman empire more powerful than hurrem she was one of the must powerful woman in the world not just ottoman empire or Islamic world

[@ImMarius1]

Read history . They talk about his.

[@camiyep0lat7585]

Hurrem is the Legend even after 600 years, considered as the most powerful Sultana in the Ottoman Empire . She broke the glass ceiling for royal women and started Era of Sultanate of Women. Her story is an inspiring look at how one woman can bring so much influence and change to a leader and an empire, even if husband stands behind you! Hurrem’s power in the Sultan’s court grew stronger with every passing year. As Navagero wrote in 1553, “there has not been in the Ottoman house a lady that has had more authority.” Her authority showed not only in her firm grip over Suleiman’s heart but also in her ability to compete with the male rivals in Suleiman’s court, and to be a skillful sovereign and ruler. Suleiman the Magnificent repeatedly came to her for counsel and even appointed her as his STATE ADVISOR in foreign affairs, which allowed her to act as a diplomat with foreign powers. Also, it’s recorded by history that she was official Divan member, attending meetings, voting, listening to males and taking part of the meetings “under the dome”, which is called the Kubbealtı. Only men were doing this before her. Hurrem also had a seal, that allowed her to correspond to MALE rulers and kings around the world. Before that females of the empire were only allowed to correspond with female rulers (like empress or queen : Russia and England) or princesses. Hurrem acted as a diplomat with foreign powers through her letters using the title of Shah (queen), from the day she became first and only wife of Padisah in Ottoman history. It is seen that his signature is always referred to as " The State of İsmetlu Hürrem Shah Sultan Aliyyetü'ş-Şân". Hurrem also ruled the empire when Sultan was away on wars, signing important documents on his behalf and receiving diplomats and foreign ambassadors. Hurrem was a keen advisor to Suleiman in political matters, particularly when he was absent from Istanbul on his numerous military campaigns. She regularly sent letters to the Sultan, in which, in addition to expressing her great love and longing for him, she also informed him of the situation in the capital and of any events that required his immediate attention or action. In being thus vigilant, Hurrem protected Suleiman’s interests and contributed to the success of his reign. There is no doubt that Suleiman trusted her more than he did his male advisors. Hurrem is known to have been very generous to the poor. Not only did Hurrem Sultan exercise unprecedented influence on state politics as Suleiman’s chief advisor and diplomat with foreign powers, but she was also fully devoted to philanthropy. Hurrem’s charitable work surpassed any of Ottoman women in volume and geographic reach. She gave inordinate sums of money to help the poor and needy, she built and sponsored endowments (waqfs) in cities like Istanbul, Constantinople, Mecca, Medina, Jerusalem, Damascus, Baghdad, Konya, Edirne, Bulgaria. Her major charitable projects include: ✔️Haseki Sultan Complex in Istanbul-(Haseki Hürrem Sultan Külliyesi) that consists of a Friday mosque, a soup-kitchen (imaret), a madrasa, an elementary school (mektep) and a hospital(Haseki Dar al-Shifa). The latter is still used as a polyclinic by Haseki State Hospital. ✔️ Two Quranic schools ✔️ Women hospital near the women's slave market (Avret Pazary). ✔️Hurrem Sultan Fountain in Istanbul, Sultanahmet area, a landmark in Istanbul and favorite spot for tourists for taking vacation photos with beautiful background. ✔️ Hagia Sophia Hurrem Sultan Bathhouse (Ayasofya Hürrem Sultan Hamamı)- receives guests and tourists daily and is now operated by Haseki Tourism Group. ✔️ Khaseki Sultan Complex in Jerusalem, that included a mosque, large khan (inn)-caravanserai for travelers and merchants, a 55-room-shelter for pilgrims, a bakery for the conduct of charity services for the poor, flour mills, water mills, soap factories, an area with cellars, public toilets, stables and a soup kitchen “Haseki Sultan Imaret” serving more than 500 Jerusalem's paupers, al-Aqsa's needy worshipers and seminarists. Most of the buildings, apart from the lodge and the mosque, are still standing today. The charitable soup kitchen called “Takiyah Khaski Sultan Al-Imara” works to present day, with two meals still being served to the poor and homeless according to Hürrem's original recipe! ✔️ A caravanserai, mosque and soup kitchen built in the city of Svilengrad , Bulgaria, the name of which was Cisr-i M Ustafa Pasha at that time. ✔️Charitable soup kitchens “Haseki Imarets” in Edirne, Mecca, Medina, Konya, Baghdad. ✔️At one point Hurrem even sold her own gold, pearls and jewels to pay for Janissaries’ (Ottoman soldier’s) boots and a hike in their pay. Apart from these Hurrem is also known to frequently send her embroideries and handmade perfumes to slaves, poor women and Harrem concubines. Hurrem was the first in many things. Even where she was buried was a first. Suleiman buried her in his mosque complex. Not her own as it used to be according the Ottoman’s law. In HIS. Even after 600 years, Hurrem is loved and resppected in the world by milllions for her thousands charities, strength, smartness, boldness! POWER! 👑👑👑🔝🔝🔝

[@kawsarnaseri3208]

Hahahahaha! They forgot to ask you! Hahahahahaha! Hurrem is known as most powerful Ottoman woman in history, Suleiman’s state advisor, first woman divan member. She ruled state for 30 years with her husband! Sit down bottt, without Hurrem Kosem is nothiiing!

[@welp3694]

@@kawsarnaseri3208 some historians believe kosem had more power than Suleiman so whats the relevancy in that? Kosem wasn’t just the advisor, she ruled and advised

[@hafsa958]

Kosem Sultan’s (1589-1651) power was undisputable. She was a ruler like Catherine the Great in absence of grown princes. (shehzade) She ruled the state for 30 years. Neither Safiye nor Hurrem Sultan exercised any power like her. They were all parts of Sultanate of Women era… Safiye and Hurrem got their power via their husbands and overshadowed by them. On the other hand, Kosem Sultan became a ruler after her husband’s demise… She was one of the most powerful women in the Ottoman Empire. She governed the empire for nearly 30 years. She lived through six reigns of the Ottoman Empire and became regent for two of her sons and grandson. Throughout her role as regent, she gained immense popularity and respect among her subjects. Her power came to a sudden and tragic end when she was assassinated by Turhan Sultan in a struggle for power. From my point of view, she was kind of useful in a time when the empire was already losing power and in process of disintegration and rebellions… She filled the power gap and provided a breathing space and much needed authority for the empire. In Turkish historiography, women are not counted as rulers… Kosem Sultan was an absolute ruler like Catherine the Great for a certain period of time... She would be a Catherine the Great ( Actually she had the same title ‘’Great’’) if she she had appeared on the historical scene during the rise of the state. She appeared on the scene during the decline and scapegoated for it by many historians… I guess it was always difficult to be a woman ruler in the world of men…

[@mando1420]

Indisputable? Let’s not because Kosem’s corruption was the reason for the Ottoman Empire downfall. She did not have the title of “Great” it was a nickname from the people of Istanbul because they appreciated her giving food to the poor, making foundations, etc. Even if Hurrem Sultan drew her power from Suleiman she still was more powerful. She literally spoke for Suleiman, had the right to use her seal and more. She basically acted like Sultan Suleiman being Hurrem Sultan. Kosem Sultan was never an Ottoman Sultan. Those were all nicknames, what she actually was, was an Official Regent. She did help the Ottoman Empire BUT she was also it’s downfall due to her corruption. She was liked but even her own people saw her corruption and didn’t like it. Causing her murder. While Kosem Sultán only has the royal regent tile and some more, Hurrem Sultan was addressed as Sah & Kraliche. The titles are confirmed to be genuine and not only nicknames as proofed by letters. Hurrem Sultan’s foundation is STILL a thing to this day. Shows her reach… not the point, but Hurrem Sultan is the most powerful Sultana to some. While others see its Kosem. It’s all a battle hold by data. Stay safe ❤

[@lol4lol993]

Hurrem was powerful, no doubt, and she was the first to open a path to power to her successors, thus creating Sultanate of women" ; however, it's unfair to rank her number one in the list. Kosem, who effectively ruled the Ottoman empire as a regent to her sons and grandsons deserves the place above all.

[@tiffanyl4829]

Without Hurrem there would be no Kosem.

[@ismattaha1906]

That is true but everything was handed to kosem, she barely had to fight and allowed her BIL and step son to rule instead of her kids. Hurrem fought for her rights and her kids rights. Kosem became haseki sultan during the reign of a weak sultan and was only regent cuz her son was a little child and her other son was mentally incapable. Hurrem became haseki sultan and married the very powerful (if not most powerful) sultan in the Ottoman Empire and during the life of the very powerful and influential hafsa sultan and even managed to influence much of the sultans decisions, even historians say she was one of his most trusted advisors and even managed to get a prince killed. Kosem got lucky while Hurrem fought for her place.

[@samarpitabhattacharya5953]

Kosem was so Powerful that she got executed, laugh with me

[@santangelogaia19]

Kosem was only lucky to had all that power and to administrate alone because of the lack of a real strong sultan (they were all babies, young and lame 😂😂) Hurrem achieved to be powerful and influencial in the apex of the empire and with a sultan like Suleiman by her side (the best and most powerful sultan in history)

[@ladyweasellou3367]

I've always been more partial to Kosëm as well tbh. I know many feel that without Hürrem the others wouldn't of been there but both Safye and Kosem I think aren't given quite enough credit especially when it comes to these tv shows.

[@SHARVARIPATIL_]

Hurrem and mihirmah was so powerful bcz at there time ottoman Empire on its peak so area and administration was so powerful and hurrem break every rules to become royal and also MIHIRMAH was the most important and expensive princess bcz his father were ruling almost half world and she was only royal Sultana not others bcz they were came as concubines and not married like the powerful Sultan like Suleiman, due Suleiman they can't much interfere in to empire bcz he is magnificent king but selim ,Murad, Ahmed was not that much good king as Suleiman they can't even determine who's enemy and whoes not so only hurrem and mihirmah was more powerful just bcz they were sultan Sulaiman's Mallika and only daughter ❤️

[@ataipacquiao5713]

Who saying that Kosem is stronger than Hurrem forgetting that Hurrem was faced with Mustafa which was alone much stronger than all Kosem's shekhzades combined.

[@mozhdehmoazedian4727]

​@@derinhatim1128I am sorry but just because she lived longer doesn't mean she was more powerful, more powerful compare to a person who had Mustafa, Ibrahim pasa and many others are rival! Nope and plus Sulaiman was powerful he wasn't a weak Sultan yet still Hurrem had so much power I would like to put kosem in same situation as Hurrem then we could see if she can even survive!

[@bruhno1545]

@@mozhdehmoazedian4727 are people this dumb? U do realize that's just the drama? In real life there's zero historical records about hurrem and her rivalry with Ibrahim, Mustafa and even mahidevran. Thats all fictional made by a fictional series, in real life hurrem had zero rivals. Kosem on the other hand had a responsibility that ahmed left her, she had to maintain peace between her sons as fr@tricide was banned, the throne was extremely unstable during her time and there were so many treacheries. Dumb people like u watch dramas and take that as truth

[@bruhno1545]

but the problem is in real life there was no connection between Mustafa and hurrem, she also had zero involvement in his de@th. Suleiman k!lled Mustafa cuz he was scared of being overthrown, hurrem had nothing to do with it. Next time, how about pick a book when you speak about historical figures instead of watching fictional dramas

[@makkiyahsabrinakhan167]

Kosem was stronger than hurried she was the strongest sultans I know a lot about the ottoman empires she fought 5 sultanas she is the strongest!

[@kawsarnaseri3208]

Hurrem is the Legend even after 600 years, considered as the most powerful Sultana in the Ottoman Empire . She broke the glass ceiling for royal women and started Era of Sultanate of Women. Her story is an inspiring look at how one woman can bring so much influence and change to a leader and an empire, even if husband stands behind you! Hurrem’s power in the Sultan’s court grew stronger with every passing year. As Navagero wrote in 1553, “there has not been in the Ottoman house a lady that has had more authority.” Her authority showed not only in her firm grip over Suleiman’s heart but also in her ability to compete with the male rivals in Suleiman’s court, and to be a skillful sovereign and ruler. Suleiman the Magnificent repeatedly came to her for counsel and even appointed her as his STATE ADVISOR in foreign affairs, which allowed her to act as a diplomat with foreign powers. Also, it’s recorded by history that she was official Divan member, attending meetings, voting, listening to males and taking part of the meetings “under the dome”, which is called the Kubbealtı. Only men were doing this before her. Hurrem also had a seal, that allowed her to correspond to MALE rulers and kings around the world. Before that females of the empire were only allowed to correspond with female rulers (like empress or queen : Russia and England) or princesses. Hurrem acted as a diplomat with foreign powers through her letters using the title of Shah (queen), from the day she became first and only wife of Padisah in Ottoman history. It is seen that his signature is always referred to as " The State of İsmetlu Hürrem Shah Sultan Aliyyetü'ş-Şân". Hurrem also ruled the empire when Sultan was away on wars, signing important documents on his behalf and receiving diplomats and foreign ambassadors. Hurrem was a keen advisor to Suleiman in political matters, particularly when he was absent from Istanbul on his numerous military campaigns. She regularly sent letters to the Sultan, in which, in addition to expressing her great love and longing for him, she also informed him of the situation in the capital and of any events that required his immediate attention or action. In being thus vigilant, Hurrem protected Suleiman’s interests and contributed to the success of his reign. There is no doubt that Suleiman trusted her more than he did his male advisors. Hurrem is known to have been very generous to the poor. Not only did Hurrem Sultan exercise unprecedented influence on state politics as Suleiman’s chief advisor and diplomat with foreign powers, but she was also fully devoted to philanthropy. Hurrem’s charitable work surpassed any of Ottoman women in volume and geographic reach. She gave inordinate sums of money to help the poor and needy, she built and sponsored endowments (waqfs) in cities like Istanbul, Constantinople, Mecca, Medina, Jerusalem, Damascus, Baghdad, Konya, Edirne, Bulgaria. Her major charitable projects include: ✔️Haseki Sultan Complex in Istanbul-(Haseki Hürrem Sultan Külliyesi) that consists of a Friday mosque, a soup-kitchen (imaret), a madrasa, an elementary school (mektep) and a hospital(Haseki Dar al-Shifa). The latter is still used as a polyclinic by Haseki State Hospital. ✔️ Two Quranic schools ✔️ Women hospital near the women's slave market (Avret Pazary). ✔️Hurrem Sultan Fountain in Istanbul, Sultanahmet area, a landmark in Istanbul and favorite spot for tourists for taking vacation photos with beautiful background. ✔️ Hagia Sophia Hurrem Sultan Bathhouse (Ayasofya Hürrem Sultan Hamamı)- receives guests and tourists daily and is now operated by Haseki Tourism Group. ✔️ Khaseki Sultan Complex in Jerusalem, that included a mosque, large khan (inn)-caravanserai for travelers and merchants, a 55-room-shelter for pilgrims, a bakery for the conduct of charity services for the poor, flour mills, water mills, soap factories, an area with cellars, public toilets, stables and a soup kitchen “Haseki Sultan Imaret” serving more than 500 Jerusalem's paupers, al-Aqsa's needy worshipers and seminarists. Most of the buildings, apart from the lodge and the mosque, are still standing today. The charitable soup kitchen called “Takiyah Khaski Sultan Al-Imara” works to present day, with two meals still being served to the poor and homeless according to Hürrem's original recipe! ✔️ A caravanserai, mosque and soup kitchen built in the city of Svilengrad , Bulgaria, the name of which was Cisr-i M Ustafa Pasha at that time. ✔️Charitable soup kitchens “Haseki Imarets” in Edirne, Mecca, Medina, Konya, Baghdad. ✔️At one point Hurrem even sold her own gold, pearls and jewels to pay for Janissaries’ (Ottoman soldier’s) boots and a hike in their pay. Apart from these Hurrem is also known to frequently send her embroideries and handmade perfumes to slaves, poor women and Harrem concubines. Hurrem was the first in many things. Even where she was buried was a first. Suleiman buried her in his mosque complex. Not her own as it used to be according the Ottoman’s law. In HIS. Even after 600 years, Hurrem is loved and resppected in the world by milllions for her thousands charities, strength, smartness, boldness! POWER! 👑👑👑🔝🔝🔝

[@mantashamoiz1470]

Totally false list.. Kosem was the most powerful Sultana.. She was the first naib e saltanat she has the power of removing any sultan.. Moreover you didn't add Safiye Sultan, Safiya is also the most powerful Sultana.. No doubt Hurrem achieved so many things but she isn't even valida e sultan.. Plus she has all the power because of Sultan Sulaiman her husband.. Alone she's nothing.. But kosem manged her power and saltanat even after her husband died.

[@monicam4807]

The description it self doesnt make any sense. I think he should be pointing out that anyone with the blood or a part of a sultan family is a sultan but theres a big difference between The supreme ruler of the empire Sultan and royal family member sultan. The description can be misleading and sounds foolish because obviously there are female sultans but as of the line of succession is only reserved to men. But yes indeed the sultans wife and mother held a lot of political power which depended on how powerful their son or husband was (status of the empire itself).

[@aysenur4742]

Really? The most powerrful sultana is Hurrem. Without Suleiman she would be Valide Sultan! She ruled as Queen 35 years botttt

[@aysenur4742]

Hurrem is the Legend even after 600 years, considered as the most powerful Sultana in the Ottoman Empire . She broke the glass ceiling for royal women and started Era of Sultanate of Women. Her story is an inspiring look at how one woman can bring so much influence and change to a leader and an empire, even if husband stands behind you! Hurrem’s power in the Sultan’s court grew stronger with every passing year. As Navagero wrote in 1553, “there has not been in the Ottoman house a lady that has had more authority.” Her authority showed not only in her firm grip over Suleiman’s heart but also in her ability to compete with the male rivals in Suleiman’s court, and to be a skillful sovereign and ruler. Suleiman the Magnificent repeatedly came to her for counsel and even appointed her as his STATE ADVISOR in foreign affairs, which allowed her to act as a diplomat with foreign powers. Also, it’s recorded by history that she was official Divan member, attending meetings, voting, listening to males and taking part of the meetings “under the dome”, which is called the Kubbealtı. Only men were doing this before her. Hurrem also had a seal, that allowed her to correspond to MALE rulers and kings around the world. Before that females of the empire were only allowed to correspond with female rulers (like empress or queen : Russia and England) or princesses. Hurrem acted as a diplomat with foreign powers through her letters using the title of Shah (queen), from the day she became first and only wife of Padisah in Ottoman history. It is seen that his signature is always referred to as " The State of İsmetlu Hürrem Shah Sultan Aliyyetü'ş-Şân". Hurrem also ruled the empire when Sultan was away on wars, signing important documents on his behalf and receiving diplomats and foreign ambassadors. Hurrem was a keen advisor to Suleiman in political matters, particularly when he was absent from Istanbul on his numerous military campaigns. She regularly sent letters to the Sultan, in which, in addition to expressing her great love and longing for him, she also informed him of the situation in the capital and of any events that required his immediate attention or action. In being thus vigilant, Hurrem protected Suleiman’s interests and contributed to the success of his reign. There is no doubt that Suleiman trusted her more than he did his male advisors. Hurrem is known to have been very generous to the poor. Not only did Hurrem Sultan exercise unprecedented influence on state politics as Suleiman’s chief advisor and diplomat with foreign powers, but she was also fully devoted to philanthropy. Hurrem’s charitable work surpassed any of Ottoman women in volume and geographic reach. She gave inordinate sums of money to help the poor and needy, she built and sponsored endowments (waqfs) in cities like Istanbul, Constantinople, Mecca, Medina, Jerusalem, Damascus, Baghdad, Konya, Edirne, Bulgaria.

[@mirayzehra5069]

Who asked you? Hurrem was Valide Sultan without Suleiman! She is most powerrrful in history! Bottttt

[@mirayzehra5069]

Who asked you? Hurrem was Valide Sultan without Suleiman! She is most powerrrful in history! Bottttt

[@princess7jasmine]

People are absolutely failing to give Nurbanu any credit here.

[@mozhdehmoazedian4727]

Probably the actress ruined her for them because she was so annoying

[@princess7jasmine]

@@mozhdehmoazedian4727 She wasn't anymore annoying than Hurrem in the early seasons of the show.

[@sharwama992]

Also I want to ask where this clips gotten from Ertugrul

[@lucieelizabethannwesson7016]

I 😍 and admire Kosem

[@shafiqsawera5042]

Please make a Video on sequel of Dirilis Ertugrul series name " Kurulus Osman " getting so popular in many countries in tv & also getting Billions of views on KZbin as well... #WaitForThatVideoPlease

[@sckardafne8843]

Kösem Sultan is the most powerful woman in the Ottoman Empire! No Hurrem, even Hurren's own daughter is more powerful than her!

[@rymaaoudia94]

Lol you are funny, mirhimah is powerful than her mother ? HURREM! The whole Ottoman Empire history still talk about how much powerful hurrem was so stop trash talking

[@sckardafne8843]

@@rymaaoudia94 Mihrimah was director of the harem on 3 occasions, her brother gave her the title of Queen Sultana. She is the richest woman in the Ottoman Empire, a great military strategist, she accompanied her father on the battlefield. Hurrem is not the most powerful woman, if we talk about power she occupies the 4th or 5th place. Hurren did not even become Valide Sultan, which at that time was the maximum power a woman could acquire, until the arrival of Kösem Sultan.

[@crlh6533]

@@sckardafne8843 Hurrem sultan is the second most powerful sultan by historians and mirihmah sultan is the third most powerful

[@sckardafne8843]

@@crlh6533 In fact no, the list of powerful women according to historians is; Kösem, Turhan, Mirihmah, Nurbanu, Hurrem and Safiye. Hurrem may have started the female sultanate, but she had no power other than in the harem.

[@crlh6533]

@@sckardafne8843 Mmmm no Hurrem Sultan had much power , she was a the political adviser of suleiman , she even participated in suleiman's council behind a window and she had great authority in the empire, when suleiman went to war she ruled the empire.

[@cumburxx]

from slave to queen what a journey

[@misteryolo7248]

Check out the mamluk sultanate

[@AzinzaKistina-th6qj]

Maybe you forget about Emetullah Rabia Gülnüş Sultan, she's the one who have a great power in that time. Maybe not such a really great power like Kosem Sultan, but She already get the title "Valide Sultan" Twice, same like Kosem!! Her Power become so high during her Son Reign (Mustafa and Ahmed) and she the only one who take church from (spoils of war) and change it into the Mosque In her own name. First she is a slave, same like the others sultana, but As time goes by she become the most powerful sultana ever. Keep that in mind, live in Gulnus era isn't easy. She have so many rival from so many side, she wasted after Mehmed IV (her husband) die, but she always stay until the glory days return. Lucky for her, not need a really long time to take a rest in old palace, she's comeback to capital as a Valide Sultan. As memory, Mehmed IV love her so much, he always take Gülnüş in everywhere he go, even in the campaign of war too. So that possible that Gülnüş is Connected to so many Influential pasha and even member of Divan. So Gülnüş have so many Political influence From reign of Mehmed IV And continued until the reign of her two sons. Gülnüş always keep that Connection in years. And that's make Gülnüş one of the part of Sultanate Of Women even some people said that era ended with Turhan Sultan but in history so many people believe that era really ended with Gülnüş. Gülnüş is the last powerful sultana, the last Valide Sultan as Her son's representative regent and the Last Haseki Sultan (even that title is for Rabia Sultan, but Rabia died 3 years early from Gülnüş so Gülnüş is the last women in ottoman who keep that title) because after that the Haseki Sultan title has been removed forever. Although there were still some Valide with exceptional influence after her, no one was able to gain an influence similar to her and her predecessors anymore. So death of Emetullah Rabia Gülnüş that eventually completely ended the period of the Sultanate of Women. And after Gülnüş died, Ottoman Entering the "Tulip Era" which was one of the most peaceful periods in the history of the Ottoman empire. So it's start with Hurrem, end with Gülnüş

[@user-my5lt2es1r]

History said kosem Kosem is stronger than hurrem Hurrem is only haseki who managed the the harem meanwhile kosem had been valide x3 and regent x3 and controlled army and world Its logic not opinion

[@YouTube_Enjoyerlol]

It seems like the Sultans really liked Slavic women.

[@chidinmaekenyem12]

For people that keep saying Hurrem was nothing without Suleiman and Kosem didn't need Ahmed. Hurrem and Kosem are not comparable. Kosem didn't need Ahmed because her sons were the only ones in line to the throne, Osman wasn't her son, but she raised him because his mother died when he was a baby. Kosem may not have been Osman's biological mother, but she was the one who raised him. Hurrem needed Suleiman because, unlike Kosem, her sons weren't the only ones in line for the throne. Suleiman had another son, Mustafa. Mustafa was the son of Mahidevran. Mustafa was the oldest living son of Suleiman, which made his claim to the throne greater than any of Hurrem's sons. Kosem was more powerful than Hurrem, which is a fact, but you can't compare them as they had different circumstances. Stop comparing these women, and just acknowledge the fact that they all accomplished great things.

[@mando1420]

Some historians consider Hurrem Sultan as the most powerful Sultana as she spoke for Suleiman, obviously influencing him she acted as regent, she ruled when Suleiman wasn’t there. Hurrem might draw her power from Suleiman but even if she’s more powerful than Kosem, when people have power.. title means nothing. For example, Osman founded the Ottoman Empire yet he wasn’t the most powerful Sultan. In many circumstances both Kosem & Hurrem are on top… but in this case Hurrem is more powerful. Kosem had a weak Sultan, WAS liked and still got killed. Hurrem was HATED by many people yet she still lived… Kosems corruption was the reason of the Ottoman Empire downfall while Hurrem is the creator of the Female Sultanate, and even ensured she had a successor as she took Nurbanu as a daughter, taught her about politics and more. Hurrem Sultan foundation is STILL going on to this day while Kosem is remembered as “The Magnificent Mother” and a “Corrupt Sultana”

[@tawhidarafat2105]

Herrum is my favorite one

[@cvg.x]

1.Hürrem Sultan 2.Kösem Sultan 3.Turhan Sultan 4.Safiye Sultan 5.Mihrimah Sultan 5.Nurbanu Sultan

[@mariakelly90210]

Don't forget Handan Sultan

[@ebadathkhan6049]

Mihirimah Sultan is not sultana she is the powerfull Shahazadi 💗💗

[@kullanici2035]

HÜRREMMM>>>>>>>>>>>>

[@caenterprisellc6922]

Enjoy your night.

[@samadritobhowal4346]

Nurbanu Sultan wasn't murdered atleast not by a genoese agent. She most probably died of natural causes although some people say they she was poisoned by her daughter in law Safiye Sultan. But ultimately it would forever be a mystery.

[@egyptianmau6826]

Beautiful HURREM!!! You are the only one!!!!

[@bailabesalik8307]

Kosem should be #1 and not hurrem… Kosem was the strongest among them.

[@Whitish2882]

yep!

[@user-gp3xf7jp9n]

Valide Kosem sultan is the strongest sultana by far. It's a known fact. No other sultana before or after her had so much power. She was the longest and most powerful sultana and valide sultan in ottoman history.

[@aysenur4742]

Bwahahahahaha! In your dreams

[@aysenur4742]

The most powerful sultana is Hurrem and that’s known fact

[@user-gp3xf7jp9n]

@@aysenur4742 it's kosem sultan. Hurrem sultan was strong too but kosem sultan was the strongest of them all.

[@user-qk4tg5mj2e]

If i have to be honest, Handan Sultana, mother-in-law of Kösem was the first queen regent of ottoman empire

[@user-hr1hk4tr8r]

no 1st was nurabu, second was valide safiye and third was handan

[@fizafabi7048]

Hurrem 🔥🔥

[@medixstar9184]

Safiye Sultana was the most powerful in politics. She even wrote letters with Queen Elizabeth I. She was known as The Golden Queen. Such a shame they didnt add her to the video.

[@user-tn2wl6el7o]

❤❤❤❤❤amen

[@monicam4807]

I think you should be pointing out that anyone with the blood or a part of a sultan family is a sultan but theres a big difference between The supreme ruler of the empire Sultan and royal family member sultan. The description can be misleading and sounds foolish because obviously there are female sultans but as of the line of succession is only reserved to men. But yes indeed the sultans wife and mother held a lot of political power which depended on how powerful their son or husband was (status of the empire itself).

[@mariacristinadinapo6342]

Hurrem ❤

[@asmrnaturecat984]

hurrem open the pandora box while turhan closed it back and saved the empire

[@mirayzehra5069]

Hurrem! 🛐🛐🛐

[@ashwinizade7031]

How come this is possible for a powerfull woman marrying a man she disliked the most....

[@conquerorspectrum8684]

in ottoman empire slave become most powerfu queen. that is final result altime.

[@rozaliam1195]

hurrem sultan !!

[@jacobrickayzen2744]

Where is Razia Sultana?

[@user-hr1hk4tr8r]

where is valide safiye sultana, she was part of the sultanate of women and the strongest figure in the ottoman empire, she actually gave kosem the power, she was the only sultana to see the reign of 7 ottoman sultans from suleiman the magnificent to osman the mad, she was the most powerful and wealthiest among all, powerful than hurrem and turhan combined, u r spreading wrong history

[@hadiwritees1917]

They Knows hurram as fst cos she was the legal wife of the most powerful sultan suliman but but but the kosam sultan was the most powerful queen as compared to huram cos kosam sultan the only queen who was the voice King of ottamon emipre 4 times in the history 1st when his son Osman he was the voice king of ottoman then murad then Ibrahim nd then The grandson Suliman ll so the most powerful queen of ottoman empire is kosam sultan

[@user-eb4vz1nh6e]

السلطانة قسم اجمل و أعظم سلطانة في التاريخ

[@rev.kirstinbuchanan6340]

Hurrem actually had 6 kids with the Sultan.

[@hakimnazir6998]

Unparalleled and formidable Kosem Sultan 👑! Many people regards her as: • Ummul al Mukminin ( Mother of Believers ) • Valide I Muazzama ( Magnificent Mother ) • Valide I Maktule ( Murdered Mother ) • Valide I Sehide ( Martyred Mother ) • Sahibet Al Maqam ( The Head of Empire ) • Buyuk Valide Sultan ( Queen Grandmother ) • Nâib-i-Saltanat ( The Regent ) • Valide I Kebir ( Supreme Mother ) • Deri Devlet ( The Leader of State ) Can Hurrem beat of any titles? No!

[@payelrishat2247]

hurrem mihrima nurbanu safiya kosem turhan

[@AsmaIhsan-CoordinatorBGTL]

safya sultan

[@michellecoscolluela3127]

ottoman queens were all beautiful and wise

[@Annyoingeditsmaker602]

Where is the Halima, handan and Safiye Sultana. They are always strong and most powerful

[@MY-bw2qg]

İSTANBUL not constantinople

[@anandp.r2067]

1🤔Does Queens of 🇹🇷are scarier because of ruling habits 🤔🤔

[@okanokumus6592]

En gros les sultans ottoman n'était pas 100% turques car depuis le 2eme sultan Orhan ils se sont toujours marié avec des chrétienne d'Europe

[@labetegeveudan4163]

Safiye?

[@adbc1f72]

That’s what I said….

[@melodynunmoiiofficial9483]

Its clear that Hurrem is top most powerfull among sultana...if not then she will not be popular or her name is known till now.

[@ahmetg580]

everything is OK.But the vıdeo's women is not real women of sultanate .it is just pieces they are of Turkish series

[@user-oc3ed2iz3z]

Turhan and Nurbanu are most underappreciated women of kadinlar sultanat, while iconizing of the three women you mentioned as the top three needs to be stopped. First and Second place should be devided between Nurbanu and Turhan Hatice, two women, who were treated and regarded as co-rulers of their sons. While Turhan was regent, Nurbanu compensates this by her tenure as one of two original Haseki sultans. Mihrimah was only managing old palace, had great wealth and acted as advisor to sultan,but she was always second to other woman, at first her mother and later Nurbanu. Kösem's power was very unstable, she only had considerable power for around 16 years, other times of her reign she was even less powerful than Valide Ayse Hafsa sultan and her tenure as Haseki sultan was least impressive of four great Hasekis. Hurrem indeed have immense power, but never direct, unlike other women she never had right to make decisions independently. Major reasons you downgraded Turhan and Nurbanu are wrong. 1. Turhan never transferred all her powers to grand Vizier, she just stripped powers of Valide sultan, that Nurbanu bestowed upon the rank. She remained very influnetal and as we can find in her letters she was involved in politics for rest of her life, took part in solving major problems, choosing members of divan and manipulated events from behind the scenes as she did not wanted her son to suffer same fate as others, who had too legally powerful mother. 2. Nurbanu was not killed, she died of sickness after year of being ill. She was regarded as equal of sultan and had right to attened Friday prayers, something no other Valide sultan or any member of imperial family/divan were allowed to. She had right to directly dismiss even grand Vizier and suggestions she refused were not discussed even by padisah. For example, when kapudan kalic ali pasha suggested war against Venice, Nurbanu wrote a letter of threat to him, it is recorded that when he read he was about to meet sultan and dropped the letter in horror, when she entered the divan and padisah asked him what he wanted to discuss, he simply answered that it was no more relevant as Valide sultan had rejected. She even had enough power to write will that empowered kethuda Canfeda hatun over Safiye. Not to mention she was referred as Valide sultan even when she was still Haseki. So my Ranking would be: 1.Nurbanu 2.Turhan 3.Hurrem 4. Kosem 5. Safiye 6. Mihrimah 7. Halime 8. Handan 9. Ematulah Rabia gulnus 10. Ayse Hafsa Members of royal family: 1. Mihrimah 2. Sah huban 3. Ayse humasah/ humasah 4. Ismahan sultan 5. Fatma sultan Non sultan women: 1. Kethuda Canfeda hatun 2. Kahya Gülfem hatun 3. Mahidevran Hatun 4. Meleki kalfa 5. Cevri usta P.S. not related to ranking but Turhan was raised and presented by Burnaz Atike sultan,not Kosem.

[@user-ih3sk1gg1l]

safiye sultan was so powerful she killed 18 shahzades and sultans

[@kristi6187]

Honestly not to put Safiye in the top 5 is dumb

[@zainabkhan9137]

Nilufar hatun ka bhi naam hona chahye awam k lye bohut kuch kya hai

[@dimael657]

I mean wtf ?! Where is Safiye Sultan ?? She was more powerful thwn 3 of Suktanas you naked here, Nurbanu, Turhan and Mihrimah ?🤷🏻 i mean before you made some video inform yourself better

[@monicam4807]

I think he should be pointing out that anyone with the blood or a part of a sultan family is a sultan but theres a big difference between The supreme ruler of the empire Sultan and royal family member sultan. The description can be misleading and sounds foolish because obviously there are female sultans but as of the line of succession is only reserved to men. But yes indeed the sultans wife and mother held a lot of political power which depended on how powerful their son or husband was (status of the empire itself).

[@ruati9366]

Most powerful kosem sultana

[@marissakass3606]

Hurrem is most powerful one! The only queen!

[@deepikabalakrishnan979]

Modem sultan

[@ms.a7196]

This is not legit, base on true story kosem was the most powerful sultana.. This is a bias fan made video.

[@Naginei]

Yeah sorry guys but Mihrimah Sultan is more powerful than Hürrem Sultan...

[@user-mf6nw7vm1s]

Safiya Sultan? She is always most powerful woman

[@SMKaif-cd5xm]

Kosem was the most powerful queen after kosem, valide Safiye sultana was very powerful 🙂

[@Tentrahedriteable]

There is no Safiye Sultan in the list? You gotta kidding me. She's way more powerful than Nurbanu. Controlling the empire treasury when her son on war expedition and build relationship with Queen Elizabeth I from England. Nurbanu is the weakest one after Handan and Halime of course.

[@user-of3tn3zh7h]

Nurbanu was the first woman to have both Haseki and Valide titles. The title of Valide Sultan was considered legal because of her. She got married to Sultan Selim, she was his advisor as well as co-regent to her son Murad. She communicated through letters with Catherine de Medici and was also close to Venetians. She was far more powerful than Safiye, considering also the fact that she lost power with her death, wheareas Safiye was thrown out of the palace twice. She remained for about 18 years with no power at all. Read history and learn facts before ypu decide to speak so surely and freely on the matter.

[@sharwama992]

First comment

[@Squirrellium]

Hurrem was from Crimea not Ukraine.

[@Squirrellium]

@@derinhatim1128 crimea/Russia

[@honeststraightforward1485]

BS!!!!! Most powerful Sultanas were. Nurbanu, who during her reign, created a state within the state and was the real power behind Selim. Kosem Valide Sultana. Safyire Valide Sultana and finally Hurrem Sultana. Not likely the others Sultanas, Hurrem Sultana power came solely from Sultan Suleyman and not because she was herself powerful. Without Sultan Suleyman, she would have lost everything, even her own life. Powerful my ass 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@RAYA-wb1ve]

How much more if she didn't came from a being a slave. If she was born as a sultana, through her intelligence, will and beliefs that all things are possible, she would be better than what she accomplished.

[@yaqubleis6311]

So some Europeans slaves rule the Ottoman Empire 😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣

[@acheron66]

Yea, it wouldn't be wrong to say that Ottoman Empire was in fact a European Empire.

[@anannaaktr1526]

This video deserve dislike

[@witchybitchdelrey9783]

In terms of Power this should be the right ranking: 🥇 Büyük Valide Mahpeyker Kösem Sultan 🥈 Valide Hatice Turhan Sultan 🥉 Valide Afife Nurbanu Sultan 4. Valide Safiye Sultan 5. Valide Halime Sultan 6. Valide Handan Sultan 7. Haseki Hürrem Sultan 8. Valide Emetullah Rabia Gülnuş Sultan 9. Valide Ayşe Hafsa Sultan