The Sultanate of Murad II (1421-1451) of the Ottoman Empire

Mohd Isa, Ammalina Dalillah and Omer, Spahic and Fathil, Fauziah (2022) The Sultanate of Murad II (1421-1451) of the Ottoman Empire. International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR), 10 (08). pp. 792-798. ISSN 2320-5407

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Abstract

Murad II was the sixth Ottoman sultan reigning from 1421 until 1451. Although his nature of ruling was acclaimed by the Ottoman historians and travelers and chroniclers of his time, research on the sultanate of Murad II was understudied. Franz Babinger, a well-known Ottoman classical history scholar stated that, “No book has been devoted to the life and sultanate of Mehmed’s father and predecessor, Murad II.” Thus, this study aims to explore the sultanate of Murad II in the Ottoman Empire from 1421-1451. This study employed a qualitative method through historical study and content analysis method. The method of data collection for this study was document research by analyzing textual and visual data from primary and secondary sources. The data were analysed through hermeneutic and descriptive methods. This study discovered that throughout Murad II rule, numerous crises emerged in his realm right after his enthronement and some of them threatened the sustainability of the Ottoman Empire. Nevertheless, he navigated the threats and crises adequately but effectively. As a result, he was able to consolidate and fully recover the Ottoman Empire after the impact of the Battle of Ankara. His nature of rule with justice, moderate tolerance and aggressiveness made him a great ruler, enjoyed by the members of his courts, pleased by his subjects, and admired by his opponents.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Murad II, Ottoman Sultan, Ottoman Empire, Islamic History, Medieval History
Subjects:	D History General and Old World H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) > H51 History H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) > H96 Public policy (General), Policy sciences
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of History & Civilization
Depositing User:	Dr. Fauziah Fathil
Date Deposited:	21 Sep 2022 14:44
Last Modified:	21 Sep 2022 14:58
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/100127

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