Ahmed III

Reign: 1703 – 1730
Life: 1673–1736

His mother was Gülnuş Sultan, originally named Evmania Voria, who was an ethnic Greek. During the initial days of Ahmed III's reign, significant efforts were made to appease the janissaries. Grand Vizier Çorlulu Ali Pasha, whom Ahmed appointed, provided valuable assistance in administrative affairs and implemented new measures for the treasury. He supported Ahmed in his struggles against rival factions and provided stability to the government.

During Ahmed III's reign, Kangxi Emperor ruled China, Frederick William I of Prussia ruled Prussia, and Louis XIV of France ruled France.

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