Osmanli

The Osmanli Dynasty, also the House of Osman, ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1281 to 1923, beginning with Osman I (not counting his father, Ertu?rul), though the dynasty was not proclaimed until 1383 when Murad I declared himself sultan. Before that the tribe/dynasty might have been known as Sö?üt but was renamed Osmanli in honour of Osman.

Related Topics:
Ottoman Empire - 1281 - 1923 - Osman I - Ertu?rul - 1383 - Murad I - Sultan - Sö?üt

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The sultan was the sole regent and government of the empire, at least officially. The sultan enjoyed many titles such as Sovereign of the House of Osman, Sultan of Sultans, Khan of Khans, following the conquest of Constantinople by Mehmet II and his coronation as the Roman Emperor, Kayser-i Rùm (Roman Ceasar), and, from 1517 to 1924, the head of the House of Osman was also Commander of the Faithful and Successor of the Prophet of the Lord of the Universe, i.e. Caliph, and the Ottoman Empire was synonymous with the Caliphate, the Islamic State.

Related Topics:
Khan - Mehmet II - Prophet - Caliph - Caliphate

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Note that the first rulers never called themselves sultans, but rather beys. See the article on state organisation of the Ottoman Empire for further information on the sultan and the structure of power.

Related Topics:
Beys - State organisation of the Ottoman Empire

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A coup d’état happened in 1453 after the conquest of Constantinople. Due to the popularity the Sultan earned at the conquest, he felt safe in ordering his Grand Vizier killed.

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In the beginning, all the sons were given governing experience and any of them could be chosen to lead. Later in Ottoman history, the eldest son would become the next ruler.

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