In the capital, Istanbul, the Janissaries (the elite Ottoman infantry) are restless. They favor Selim, a man of the sword, over his brother Ahmed, who is seen as too influenced by Persian culture and the Qizilbash (Safavid sympathizers). A tense scene unfolds where the Janissaries demand that Sultan Bayezid name a successor. The tension in the Topkapi Palace is palpable as the Sultan struggles to keep the peace between his warring sons.
, highlighting his military expertise and the rising tensions with the Safavid Empire to the east and the Mamluks to the south. The Movie Database or more details on the of the Cengiz Coşkun version? Selim I (TV Series 2022- ) — The Movie Database (TMDB) yavuz sultan selim episode 1
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| Episode | Title | Summary | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Chapter One | The series begins with the assassination of Mehmed the Conqueror, igniting conflicts over succession. Prince Bayezid returns to claim the throne, while his sons are introduced. | | 2 | Do whatever you want | Sultan Bayezid punishes Prince Selim for killing his cousin and sends him into exile. The Sultan names Prince Ahmed as his successor. | | 3 | Insulted and I cannot respond | Prince Selim visits Istanbul, but the visit goes poorly due to hostility from his brother. He returns to exile, while Toman's story in Cairo unfolds. | | 4 | But it is time for these intrigues to end | Prince Selim sends Sinan Pasha to the Sultan with news of personal tragedies, but Sinan has other motives. Unrest grows within the Mamluk Sultanate. | | 5 | Referee blow sword | Toman is reunited with his sister, and Prince Selim begins training his son, Süleyman, for leadership. The Mamluks attempt to force Toman into marriage. | | 6 | Damn you, Dad | Sultan Bayezid becomes suspicious of Prince Selim's secret preparations. He sends Prince Mahmoud to investigate, revealing Selim is building a new army. | | 7 | They looked to the east that he was waiting to conquer | The Mamluks face internal rebellions over unpaid wages. Prince Selim's health worsens as he prepares a coup against his father, aiming to invade the east. | | 8 | The throne is taken away | Prince Selim seizes the throne, forcing his father to abdicate. Prince Ahmed and his family flee. Sultan Selim begins to solidify his rule. | | 9 | Throne to whom He prevailed | Sultan Selim decides to conquer the east, beginning his campaign against the Mamluks. The episode ends with news of his actions reaching the Mamluk capital. | The tension in the Topkapi Palace is palpable