Hürrem
Hürrem Sultan, also known as Roxelana, was a prominent figure in the Ottoman Empire during the 16th century. Born into Orthodox Christian family, likely in Ruthenia, she was captured by Crimean Tatars and sold into slavery in Istanbul. There, she entered the harem of Suleiman the Magnificent, the then-Sultan.
Initially a concubine, Hürrem rose through the ranks due to her intelligence and charm. She became Suleiman's
Her influence extended beyond the domestic sphere. Hürrem was known for her charitable works, establishing mosques,
Hürrem Sultan's legacy is complex. She is remembered as a powerful woman who defied the conventions of