Her influence extended beyond her role as a wife and mother; she was known for her charitable works and significant contributions to the cultural and religious life of the empire, including the construction of mosques, schools, and hospitals.
Her legacy, immortalized in various works of art, literature, and historical studies, is central to the story of her descendants, which is explored in Hurrem Sultan’ın Torunları.
[9] Born in 1494 in Trabzon, he was the only son of Sultan Selim I. Suleiman's reign marked the apex of Ottoman power, wealth, and territorial expansion, as well as a golden age in arts, culture, and architecture.
In addition to his military prowess, Suleiman is revered for his contributions to the legal and administrative systems of the empire, earning him the title “the Lawgiver” (Kanuni).
The book traces the everyday experiences of Hurrem Sultan's descendants in the modern world, offering personal anecdotes and narratives that explore how they coped with the loss of royal privileges after 1924.
Ali Serim and İnci Döndaş's collaboration blends historical insights with personal storytelling, presenting a unique look at the legacy of the Ottoman dynasty through its present-day heirs.
Ali Serim, through his family's longstanding presence of five centuries in Istanbul, developed personal connections with many of Hurrem Sultan's descendants.
İnci Döndaş, an experienced journalist, brought a level of rigor and narrative clarity to the work, making it both informative and engaging for readers.
This book is significant in its exploration of the personal impact of the fall of the Ottoman Empire on the descendants of one of its most famous figures, Hurrem Sultan.
By focusing on their modern lives and challenges, Hurrem Sultan’ın Torunları adds an important human dimension to the history of the Ottoman Empire's collapse.