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Revolt in the Seraglio Ends in Vizier and Bashaw’s Execution
Report from the historical register describes a Janissary uprising in the city. Thousands seized arms, routed the Seraglio, and executed Vizier and Bashaw by strangling and dragging to the Etmidan. The Grand Signior was deposed, nephew retained, while revenue corruption and oppression fueled discontent.
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Barthaw
Kaimacan
Seraglio
Cco
Kiaja
Bashaw
Namse
Kinta