Ottoman Dynasty
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The Ottoman Dynasty (or the Imperial House of Osman) ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1299 to 1922. The dynasty began with Osman I, but it was not recognized until 1383 when Murad I declared himself sultan. The dynasty might have been known as Söğüt before 1383, but it was later renamed Osmanlı (Ottoman in English) in honor of Osman I.
The sultan was the sole ruler of the empire. The power was often shifted to other officials, such as the Grand Vizier.
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[change] Heads of the House of Osman
[change] Pre-Imperial Heads of the House of Osman
| Name | Born-Died | Reign start | Reign end | Relationship |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Süleyman Shah (Bey) | Died 1227 | 1227 | ||
| Ertugrul (Bey) | 1198 - 1281 | 1227 | 1281 | Son of Suleyman Shah |
[change] Imperial heads of the House of Osman (1281-1922)
[change] Post-Imperial Heads of the House of Osman (1922-Present)
| Name | Born-Died | Reign start | Reign end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdulmecid II | 1868 - 1944 | 19 November 1922 | 23 August 1944 |
| Ahmed IV Nihad | 1883 - 1954 | 23 August 1944 | 4 June 1954 |
| Osman IV Fuad | 1895 - 1973 | 4 June 1954 | 19 May 1973 |
| Mehmed Abdulaziz II | 1901 - 1977 | 19 May 1973 | 19 January 1977 |
| Ali Vâsib | 1903 - 1983 | 19 January 1977 | 9 December 1983 |
| Mehmed VII Orhan | 1909 - 1994 | 9 December 1983 | 12 March 1994 |
| Ertuğrul Osman V | 1912 - 2009 | 12 March1994 | 23 September 2009 |
[change] Other websites
- Turkey, includes all the full ruler styles with various biographical data in the Royal Ark
- Sultans, Contemporary Paintings by İsmail Acar
- Everything about Ottoman Empire Everything about the history, culture and civilization of Ottoman Empire
- MSN encarta - the Ottoman Empire (see Sultanate)
- WorldStatesmen- Turkey
- Ottoman Dynasty meet at Dolmabahçe Palace
- Ottoman Empire - The Family
