Mustafa

Mustafa was born in 1515. in Manisa by Mahidevran mother and father Suleyman while Suleyman was still a prince. As the first son he should inherit the kingdom but Suleyman had the role intended for Mehmed, son of Hürrem. He successfully ruled Amasia for 12 years and defended the eastern border of the Empire. According to stories, Hürrem in cooperation with the Rustem Pasha organized his murder. He was accused of planning to take over the empire which initially Suleyman did not believe. But when Rustem Pasha called Mustafa and his army to join the main army at the same time saying to Suleyman that he is coming to kill him. Suleyman ordered to assassinate him. His death triggered a revolt in Anatolia because people believed that Hürrem manipulated Suleyman.