Patrona Halil
Patrona Halil (died 1730) was a Turkish bath waiter, who, after a Turkish defeat by Persia, led a mob uprising (1730) that replaced the Ottoman sultan Ahmed III (ruled 1703β30) with Mahmud I (ruled 1730β54). This was the only Turkish rising not originating in the army. Patrona Halil was assassinated soon after.
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Patrona Halil
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01 January 2026
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November 13, 2026