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"Kösem Sultan was deeply respected by the population for her efforts to maintain order during periods of political uncertainty. Her ability to mediate between the palace, the military, and the people highlighted her unique role as a stabilizing force in Ottoman society." - Osman's Dream: The History of the Ottoman Empire, Caroline Finkel (2005)

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DEATH ON THE NILE (1978) dir. John Guillermin

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Death on the Nile (1978)

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Ottoman kard (straight dagger), steel blade inscribed in gold overlay to one side and decorated in similar overlay with stylised foliate motifs on other side at the gem-set forte, banded agate hilt, green velvet scabbard with ensuite gem-set chape and lock, scabbard and case both mounted with tughra, 25.5cm. Inscribed: blade: ma sha’ allah ‘What God Wills.’

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Crown Princess Marie of Romania and her children, about 1907

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Crown Princess Marie of Romania by Kaulbach. I believe this painting is in the National Museum of Art of Romania.

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i am mihrimah, and i never forgive.

get to know me meme: 7/20 female characters ~ mihrimah sultan (magnificent century)

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Costumes

From: Magnificent Century, ep. 136

Character: Mihrimah Sultan

Actor: Pelin Karahan

Costume By: Serdar Başbuğ

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Mihrimah Sultan’s crowns: 19/∞

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Safiye Sultan and Sehzade Iskender (x)

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As morning breaks, a new era begins.

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Magnificent Century Kösem characters  ♕  Halime Sultan Thank you, but my own intelligence is enough for me.

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i trust no one, i am simply trying to survive. when the time comes, the only thing i need to get my son on the throne is to stay alive

get to know me meme: 18/20 female characters ~ halime sultan (magnificent century: kosem)

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best halime sultan quotes ~ requested by anonymous

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Halime Sultan in episode 5

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Costumes

From: Magnificent Century: Kösem, ep. 25

Character: Halime Sultan

Actor: Aslıhan Gürbüz

Costume By: Serdar Başbuğ

(requested by anonymous)

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MAKE ME CHOOSE MEME | anon asked - (parent-child relationship): Mahidevran and Mustafa or Nurbanu and Murad