Haseki Hürrem Sultan
“Hürrem's position as the sultan's favorite gave her access to sources of power no queen mother of a prince had enjoyed. She disposed of enormous wealth, and her residence in the capital gave her greater access to information and more opportunities to form political alliances. Hürrem's closeness to the sultan - both emotional and physical - gave her great power of suasion over him.” — Leslie P. Peirce, The Imperial Harem: Women and Sovereignty in the Ottoman Empire
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“Love those who love you when you have nothing to offer but your company.”
— Unknown
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sunshine in flowers from him 🌻
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