Mahomet (Mehmed) IV (1642-93) Sultan 1648-87, from A Series of Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1808

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Mahomet IV, also known as Mehmed IV, was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1648 to 1687. Born on January 2, 1642, in Istanbul, he ascended to the throne at the tender age of six following the deposition of his father, Sultan Ibrahim I. His reign, which lasted nearly four decades, is notable for its significant military campaigns, administrative reforms, and the fluctuating fortunes of the empire.

Mehmed IV's early years as Sultan were dominated by the regency of his grandmother, Kösem Sultan, and later his mother, Turhan Sultan. These powerful women played crucial roles in the administration of the empire during his minority. The period was marked by internal strife and palace intrigues, which were common in the Ottoman court. However, as Mehmed IV grew older, he began to assert his authority more forcefully.

One of the defining aspects of Mehmed IV's reign was his interest in hunting, earning him the nickname "Avcı," meaning "the Hunter." Despite his personal passions, his reign saw significant military engagements, particularly against the Habsburg Monarchy and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The most notable military leader of his time was the Grand Vizier Köprülü Mehmed Pasha and his son, Köprülü Fazıl Ahmed Pasha, who implemented a series of military and administrative reforms that temporarily revitalized the empire.

The latter part of Mehmed IV's reign was marked by the protracted and costly Great Turkish War (1683-1699), which included the famous Siege of Vienna in 1683. The failure of this siege and subsequent military defeats weakened the Ottoman Empire significantly. In 1687, Mehmed IV was deposed by a Janissary revolt and was succeeded by his brother, Suleiman II. He spent the remainder of his life in relative obscurity and died on January 6, 1693.

The portrait of Mehmed IV by John Young, created in 1808 as part of "A Series of Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey," captures the visage of a ruler whose reign was characterized by both grandeur and turmoil. This work is part of a larger collection that aims to document and preserve the likenesses of the Ottoman sultans, providing a visual history of the empire's leaders.

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